[DanaC]

proper lancs accent is my fave. Burnley or Rawtenstall way. Much softer than the manc accent. slightly softer than the Bolton accent, though old style Bolton was lovely, with its soft burr. These days Bolton is veering more to the manc accent, with its harsher, more clipped tones.

Here's a clip of Jane Horrocks. Best example I could find of a Rawtenstall accent:



I also love the Leeds accent. And the Sheffield accent:

Jarvis Cocker, I love the way he speaks (Sheffield accedent):