Local History Expert discusses Cleveleys, Lancashire.
Janet Rushworth MBE Local historian Janet Rushworth MBE , (author of several local history reference books as well the popular “Benjamin Bodice-ripper” series of romantic historical novels) tells Cleveleys News about the rich heritage and unique origins of Cleveleys in this rare telephone interview. Transcript begins by Barbara, January 29 th , 2014 19:00 “Hello?” “Hello Janice?” “Who is this please?” “It’s Geoff from Cleveleys News, you agreed to give us an interview for the website?” “It’s Janet” “Sorry?” “My name.” “Whose name?” “It’s Janet, you asked for Janice, my name is Janet, Janet Rushworth, and you asked for Janice, it’s not the best start to an interview is it?” “No, I assure you, I definitely asked for Janet” “You asked for Janice, I heard you quite distinctly.” “No, I didn’t” “Are you calling me a liar?” “Not at all, I’m just suggesting you misheard me.” “Oh, so you’re calling me deaf? A d