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A well known antiques expert and Lancaster antiques centre owner has died aged 75.

Allan Blackburn, who owned GB Antiques Centre in Lancaster and also did a popular antiques column for the Lancaster Guardian and The Visitor for over 15 years, passed away in the Royal Preston Hospital on Saturday, August 13 after a short illness.

Allan Blackburn was famously related to John Logie Baird who invented television in 1926.

Allan leaves behind his wife Gloria, son Jimmy, and daughters Dawn and Mel.

Lancaster antiques expert dies, aged 75