Lorraine and Michael Morris have called time on their tenure at The Abbey in Bank Street, Accrington. The Abbey in Accrington (Image: Lorraine and Michael Morris)"We have made lots of friends and memories to treasure. The couple plans to mark the occasion with a farewell event, Abbey Fest, scheduled for Saturday, August 15, and Sunday, August 16. Their final day as landlords will be Monday, August 17, exactly 19 years since they first took charge of the pub. "The team and I are both excited and nervous to be taking over the Abbey to run alongside the beloved Black Dog.