Social history images

Images of the Museum social history collection including pictures of Bolton. This is an index - use 'Ctrl F' to quickly search this page or instead use the Collection Search listed on the left

Railway map: Printed map / diagram of the existing and proposed railway network in Lancashire in 1832. Headed Bolton and Preston Railway
Quilt weavers trade card: Trade card of the Marseilles Quilt Weavers Society - a group of Bolton handloom weavers. Design features a hand loom and weaver as well as a spinning wheel and a sailing ship delivering raw materials. Whole is topped with an elephant and castle.
Victoria Square: Black and white photograph mounted on cream card. View looking south across Victoria Square towards Newport Street c1925. Chadwicks statue visible on right of picture.
Victoria Square: Black and white photograph of house built specially for Civic Week, 1928 in Victoria Square behind the Town Hall. Picture shows rear of house (with child playing in the garden!).
Victoria Square: Black and white photograph of house built specially for Civic Week, 1928 in Victoria Square behind the Town Hall. Picture shows house front with crowds outside. Sign says Admission 3d each / All proceeds to the infirmary / Andrews Savework
St Marks Methodist Chapel: Black and white photograph mounted on cream card. View across waste ground to St Marks Methodist Chapel and associated buildings on Fletcher Street soon after completion in 1861.
Queen Street: Black and white photograph mounted on cream card. Picture of Queen Street, Bolton prior to demolition in 1926. Bolton Town Hall can be seen in the background.
Silverwell House: Black and white photograph mounted on cream card. View across gardens to Silverwell House, off Silverwell Street in 1870. Owner (John Thirlwell?) posed with the gardener on foreground. This grand house was built in 1795.
Velvet Walks, Deansgate: 2 Black and white photographs mounted on cream card. 1 is View of the rear of houses on Velvet Walks, off Deansgate, Bolton in 1927. Three men can be seen at the end of the alley. Other is view of house fronts on Velvet Walks.
Armistice Day, Victoria Square: Black and white photograph mounted on cream card. Picture of the crowds in Victoria Square on Armistice Day 1918. View from Newport Street end of the square looking across to the Commercial Hotel. Flags visible on many of the shops.
Zeppelin raid, Kirk Street: Black and white photograph mounted on cream card. Picture taken on September 26th 1916 recording damage caused by a German Zeppelin raid the previous night. Photograph of crowds outside yards of houses at Back Kirk Street.
Back Spring Gardens: Black and white photograph mounted on cream card. Picture looking along Back Spring Gardens in 1916. Washing can be seen on a line strung across this street just off Deansgate.
Nelson Square: Black and white photograph mounted on cream card. Picture shows people walking along Bradshawgate in front of Nelson Square and the statue of Crompton c1900. Woman in shawl is looking straight at the camera.
Deansgate: Black and white photograph mounted on cream card. Picture shows row of buildings along Deansgate, Bolton c1910. Talbots Cafe at extreme left whilst the old Lower Nags Head public house is further along the row.
Deansgate 1910: Black and white photograph of Deansgate, Bolton. General view looking along the tram lines before the road was widened c1910.
Velvet Walks: Black and white photograph mounted on cream card. View of house fronts on Velvet Walks, off Deansgate, Bolton. A snowy scene from 1927.
Deansgate: Black and white photograph mounted on cream card. Picture taken in 1910 shows buildings on Deansgate - Pares Dispensing Chemist at centre.
Canal bridge: Black and white photograph mounted on cream card. Picture taken in 1931 shows the canal bridge at Darcy Lever before widening. Black Horse public house on left-hand-side.
Great Moor Street: Black and white photograph mounted on cream card. Picture taken in 1920 shows buildings along the north side of Great Moor Street and the corner with Back Spring Gardens.
Ashburner Street: Black and white photograph mounted on cream card. Picture taken from Ashburner Street in 1931 is of derelict building on Howell Croft South. Part of the site now occupied by Bolton Museum and Art Gallery.
Howell Croft North: Black and white photograph mounted on cream card. Picture taken from Deansgate in 1910 shows junction of Howell Croft North and Spring Gardens. Central building had been the Junction Inn until 1908.
Bolton Infirmary: Black and white photograph mounted on cream card. Picture taken in 1924 shows view across Queens Park of the Bolton Infirmary.
Bolton Infirmary: Black and white photograph mounted on cream card. Picture taken in 1924 shows Bolton Infirmary before extension work was carried out.
Howell Croft: Black and white photograph mounted on cream card. Picture taken in 1910 shows building on corner of Howell Croft and Deansgate prior to demolition. Building covered in posters - adjacent plot has sign above door Premises coming down for street
Corner of Knowsley Street: Black and white photograph mounted on cream card. Picture taken in 1925 shows building on corner of Corporation Street and Knowsley Street. Tram tracks on Knowsley Street in foreground.
Moor Lane: Black and white photograph mounted on cream card. Picture taken in 1935 shows derelict building on the east side of Moor Lane, Bolton.
Newport Street: Black and white photograph mounted on cream card. Picture taken in 1925 shows view along Newport Street from Victoria Square. Building on the left was the towns main library from 1853 to 1939. Row of buildings on the right was demolished in 1950s.
Ridgway Gates: Black and white photograph mounted on cream card. Picture taken in 1935 shows a derelict town centre property at Ridgway Gates.
Spring Gardens: Black and white photograph mounted on cream card. Picture taken in 1908 looking along the length of Spring Gardens in Bolton town centre. Long exposure means that distant people appear as blurs but note girls face at bottom right.
Spring Gardens: Black and white photograph mounted on cream card. Picture taken in 1910 shows building on corner of Spring Gardens and Deansgate.
Howell Croft: Black and white photograph mounted on cream card. Picture taken in 1931 is of land at the corner of Howell Croft South and Ashburner Street. Bolton Town Hall can be seen in the background. Empty site now occupied by Bolton Museum and Art Gallery.
St Michaels School: Black and white photograph mounted on cream card. Picture taken in late 19th century - thought to be St Michaels School on Manchester Road, Bolton.
The Sixty three Steps: Hand-coloured postcard showing The Sixty Three Steps, Barrow Bridge, Bolton. Handwritten message in pencil on reverse. Addressed to Miss Woods and Miss Asten in Blackpool.
Barrow Bridge: Hand-coloured postcard showing The Lake Barrow Bridge. Man in a boat in middle. Wood grain design effect as border. Bolton coat of arms appears at top.
Bolton Parish Church: Hand coloured postcard photograph showing the Parish Church, Bolton, in an oval frame. Wood grain effect border with flowers in each corner. Bolton coat of arms appears at top.
Jumbles: Hand coloured postcard photograph. View of the Jumbles in an oval frame. Bridge with girl looking over edge at river below. Circa 1911. Handwritten message in black ink on the reverse addressed to Miss Woods of Blackpool.
Rivington Hall Barn: Hand coloured postcard photograph showing Rivington Hall Barn with people outside; one has a bicycle.
Deane Wood, Rivington: Hand coloured postcard photograph showing a waterfall at Deane Wood, Rivington.
Bolton Parish Church: Hand coloured postcard photograph showing Bolton Parish Church. Handwritten message in black ink on the reverse addressed to Miss Wood, from Annie, August 17, 1904.
Thicketford Bridge: Hand coloured postcard photograph showing Thicketford Bridge, Tonge Moor, Bolton. Wood panel design effect as border.
Town Hall: Hand coloured postcard photograph showing the Town Hall, Victoria Square, Bolton decorated with streamers and lights to celebrate the Coronation of George V in 1911. Illuminated lettering reads LONG LIVE THE KING. Union Jack flies at the back. 1911.
Theatre Royal playbill: Playbill advertising forthcoming show at the Theatre Royal on Churchgate. Rob Roy featuring Mrs Edward Saker and Mr Henry Loraine. To run for 6 nights from June 28th, year not given.
Town Hall: Hand-coloured postcard photograph. View of Bolton Town Hall and view of Infirmary arranged above and below illustration of Bolton coat of arms. Reverse has been written on and sent to an address in Haulgh, postmarked 6/10/1906
Old Hall Barn in Rivington: Black and white photograph on postcard showing interior of the Old Hall Barn in Rivington. Triangular framed window can be seen at the far side of the room, with open beams supporting the ceiling. Tables covered with clothes and decorated with vases of fl
Victorian Christmas card: Victorian Christmas card with finely scalloped edge. Design features Father Christmas raising a glass as a toast. Text below picture reads 'Merry Christmas to You'. On reverse is message in pencil - 'For dearest Papa with Lucy's love 1872'.
Victorian Christmas card: Victorian Christmas card. Design features a text panel set amongst foliage and a deer.
Victorian Christmas card: Victorian Christmas card with finely scalloped edge. Design features short stout man holding a plate of roast turkey.
Victorian Christmas card: Victorian Christmas card. Design features baby in cot holding a wooden rattle.
Victorian Christmas card: Victorian Christmas card. Design features two children in a snowy landscape looking towards a robin in a tree. Text beneath picture.
Victorian Christmas card: Victorian Christmas card. Design features a girl and a robin. Text beneath picture reads 'A Merry Christmas'.
Victorian Christmas card: Victorian Christmas card. Design features a costumed child holding a large tambourine with holly, mistletoe and robins around cards edges.
Victorian Christmas card: Victorian Christmas card. Design features a text panel set amongst foliage, a dog and game bird. Text reads 'Health and prosperity your life to cheer / with every blessing for the bright New Year'. On reverse is message in ink
Victorian Christmas card: Victorian Christmas card. Design features a robin on a sprig of holly. Text above reads 'A Happy New Year'. On reverse is message in ink - 'With Sabillas (?) love'.
Victorian Christmas card: Victorian Christmas card. Design features a text panel set amongst flowers on a black background. Text reads 'May you have a happy Christmas and many of them'. Dated 1876 on reverse.
Victorian Christmas card: Victorian Christmas card. Design features a text panel set amongst flowers on a black background. Text reads 'Another leaf of old Times book is turned / From us to day / Right full with joy and peace and love / May be your New Years day'.
Victorian Christmas card: Victorian Christmas card. Design features two girls, two cattle and a cockerel. Text below reads 'The compliments of the season.' On reverse is a printed poem in two verses entitled Christmas.
Victorian Christmas card: Victorian Christmas card with scalloped edge. Design features a cat and a tortoise. Text reads 'A Happy Christmas To You'.
Victorian Christmas card: Victorian Christmas card. Design features a text panel set amongst flowers on a gold background. Text reads 'Wishing you and yours a Happy Christmas'. On reverse is message in ink - 'With (illegible)s best wishes. Xmas 1876'.
Victorian Christmas card: Victorian Christmas card. Design features a white cross set amongst holly and ivy. Text on cross reads 'Peace be unto you' and on scroll below 'A Happy Christmas'.
Victorian Christmas card: Victorian Christmas card. Design features an elaborate flower arrangement. Text beneath reads 'A merry Christmas and a happy new year'.
Victorian Christmas / New Year card: Victorian Christmas / New Year card. Design features an insect using a telescope to look across a pond. Text below reads 'Looking into things far off. A happy New Year'.
Victorian Christmas / New Year card: Victorian Christmas / New Year card. Design features a fox hunt with lead horseman about to jump a fence. Text on fence reads 'Wishing you a bright and glad New Year'.
Victorian Christmas / New Year card: Victorian Christmas / New Year card. Design features three Japanese figures in kimonos. Text above reads 'Wishing you a happy new year!'. Whole is surrounded by a decorative border.
Victorian Christmas card: Victorian Christmas card. Design features Father Christmas playing Blind Mans Bluff with four adults and two children.
Memorial bookmark: Printed silk bookmark with text and photograph. Black and white photograph of soldier. Text headed 'In proud and loving memory of Lance-Corporal Frank E Walker 10th L.N.L Regt. who died of wounds received in action on September 23rd 1917 In His year.'
Temple Opera House playbill: Play bill of the Temple Opera House, Bolton. Appearance of the Carl Opera Company, September 1878.
New Theatre Royal invitation: Invitation to laying of a memorial stone at New Theatre Royal, Bolton on October 17th, 1888; folds out to four pages, colourful royal crest on front cover, details of Henry Irving Reception Committee members within.
Daguerreotype of Mrs Annie Birchall: Daguerreotype portrait of Mrs Annie Birchall as a young girl. Picture taken in mid 1860s. Subtly hand-coloured so that her cheeks are pink and the jewel at her neck is gold. The picture is framed in a gold coloured oval mount and held in a brown leather
Membership card: Membership card for the National Anti-Corn Law League. Two illustrations show effects on family life of Dear Bread and of Cheap Bread. Name and number of the cardholder have been added in black ink.
Portrait of Lieutenant Brandram Jones: Enlarged Black and white photographic copy of a cigarette card. Portrait of Lieutenant R. B. Brandram Jones with text below that reads given the V.C. for holding his platoon together when isolated by artillery fire.
Embroidered WWI postcard: WWI embroidered postcard. Design features four national flags above the words: Glory to the Allies. Mounted within frame of embossed white card.
Embroidered WWI postcard: WWI embroidered postcard. Design features national flags surrounded by blue, purple and white flowers above the words: To my dear wife. Mounted within frame of white card embossed with oak leaf and horseshoe design. Fabrication Francaise printed also
Embroidered WWI postcard: WWI embroidered Christmas postcard. Design features four national flags and several groups of flowers on two pieces of muslin which form an envelope. Mounted within frame of white card embossed with holly and mistletoe. Inside envelope is small card feat
Embroidered WWI postcard: WWI embroidered postcard. Design is headed: To my dear with the word wife formed from flowers. Also features heart-shaped fragment of British flag. Mounted within frame of embossed white card.
Embroidered WWI postcard: WWI embroidered postcard. Design features six national flags and several groups of leaves on two pieces of muslin which form an envelope. Mounted within frame of embossed white card. Inside envelope are two small cards. One features flowers the words
Embroidered WWI postcard: WWI embroidered postcard. Design features badge of DCO Middlesex Regt. Mounted within frame of white card embossed with four leaved clover and horseshoe design. Printed on reverse. CARTE POSTALE J.J. Saint Omer - Paris Modele Depose - Copyright by G
Embroidered WWI postcard: WWI embroidered postcard. Design features flower with a British Union Flag as its head. On sash across the stem are the words:Thinking of you. Mounted within frame of embossed white card.
Embroidered WWI postcard: WWI embroidered postcard. Design features badge of York and Lancaster Regt. Mounted within frame of embossed white card.
Embroidered WWI postcard: WWI embroidered postcard. Design features six flags arranged as a star around a circular British Union Flag. Below the design are the words Happy Birthday. Mounted within frame of embossed white card. On reverse in pencil is written To my wife from
Embroidered WWI postcard: WWI embroidered postcard. Design features British and French flags either side of Badge of the Royal Engineers on two pieces of muslin which form an envelope. Mounted within frame of embossed white card. Inside envelope is small card featuring and flow
WWI postcard: World War I postcard. Black and white photograph of soldier within an oval-shaped frame. beneath this a box of text. handwritten on the back 'Wishing you a very Happy Christmas. Billy'
Special Constable appointment: Document appointing John Ormrod as a Special Constable. Dated 19th October 1915. Printed letter on blue paper with gaps filled in black ink.
Itinerary: Postcard informing Special Constable Ormrod of forthcoming parades at the Town Hall, Bolton.
Song sheet: Printed song sheet giving the words to the opening hymn and the national anthem - both to be sung at the opening of the bazaar in aid of the funds for liquidating the debt on the temperance hall Bolton March 29th 1859
Temperance event card: Card (admission ticket?) for a peace soiree in the Temperance Hall Bolton on May 29th 1856. Illustration features The New Testament at the centre below a rainbow titled Peace on Earth. Event to mark the end of the Crimean War.
WWI postcard: First World War postcard - humorous cartoon. coloured drawing features old man in chair startled by the sound of his purring cat (he thinks it is the sound of an approaching Zeppelin).
Crompton centenary handkerchief: Cream background with Samuel Crompton Centenary and Bolton coat of arms at centre. Border with skyline of Bolton, Hallith Wood, Firwood Fold, and the Mule. Printed in green, yellow, blue and red.
Pretoria Pit Disaster survivors: Black and white postcard of the three survivors of the Pretoria Pit Disaster, 1910. Photo portrait of each man on a scroll titled 'Good Luck'.
Victorian Christmas card: Victorian Christmas card. Design features Father Christmas leading a small child through the snow whilst carrying a fir tree. Text alongside reads 'Christmas / Is come and a New-Year here / May all your worst days be past / May hope still days to come'
Victorian Christmas card: Victorian Christmas card. Design features figures walking towards a church in a snowy landscape. Text below reads 'A merry xmas'. Embossed border of series of lines. Card is mounted on paper with 1968.30.4 BY and dated at edge 1873.
Fabric sample: Sample of blue and gold brocade fabric mounted in cream card. Fabric design features the Bolton coat of arms amidst a scroll and leaf motif. Text on the bottom of the mount - Bolton Civic Week 1929.
Croft Road, Smithills: Black and white postcard photograph showing Croft Road, Smithills (now Smithills Croft Road); houses on right with bicycle leaning against a wall; Barrow Bridge chimney in the background. Sent 19.11.1934.
Trinity Street station: Black and white postcard photograph showing L and Y station, Trinity Street Station, Bolton. Various people walking about. Circa 1912
Queen's Park: Hand-coloured postcard photograph showing two views of Queens Park, designed as if looking through binoculars. Left view is of pond with a man sat on a bench and an walking in the distance. Right view is of a band stand and the circular garden.
Queen's Park: Black and white postcard photograph. View of Queens park (called here The Park), showing the main pathway, with benches either side, and two statues. Two people stand in the distance. Circa 1915. Handwritten message in black ink on the reverse.
Queen's Park: Hand-coloured postcard photograph. Showing the fountain Queens park, Bolton. Fountain on a rock in the middle of a lake (?). Handwritten message on the reverse addressed to Miss Annie Harwood of Morecambe.
Queen's Park: Hand-coloured postcard photograph. Showing Queens park in the foreground and Bolton in the background. Childrens swings can be seen to the right. Handwritten message in black ink on the reverse to Jim from Bert.
War Memorial: Black and white postcard photograph. Showing the War Memorial (cenotaph) for W.W.1, Town Hall Square (Victoria Square), Bolton. Circa 1920-1936. White printed text at the bottom WAR MEMORIAL TOWN HALL SQUARE, BOLTON.
Sixty-Three Steps, Barrow Bridge: Hand-coloured postcard photograph. Sixty Three Steps, Barrow Bridge, Bolton. Part of The Woodbury Series. No. 1045 Bolton date stamp: 9.10AM APR 28 04 Handwritten message in ink. Addressed to Miss A. Howard 14 Huxby Street Halliwell Bolton
Sixty Three Steps, Barrow Bridge: Black and white postcard photograph: SIXTY THREE STEPS BARROW BRIDGE Red ONE PENNY stamp on reverse. Addressed to Mr and Mrs Harwood (Annie and Jim) from Dora. Handwritten message to arrange meeting for tea with note about sending reply.
Barrow Bridge: Hand-coloured postcard photograph. 4 scenes from barrow bridge showing the bridge, the Sixty Three Steps, the old mills and the cottages. Handwritten message on reverse addressed to Mrs Harwood in Rhyl, from Nellie
The Cottages, Barrow Bridge: Black and white postcard photograph. Showing The Cottages, Barrow Bridge, Bolton. Date stamped: BOLTON JUL 2 14. Handwritten message in ink on reverse, addressed to Mrs A Howard in Douglas, Isle of Man.
Sixty Three Steps, Barrow Bridge: Hand coloured postcard photograph. Showing The Sixty Three Steps, Bolton. Circa 1905. Makers name J.W. Gledsdale, Bolton in bottom left corner. Addressed to Miss Marren in Co. Sligo from B.M. Green HALF PENNY stamp tilted slightly to left at top.
The Lake, Barrow Bridge: Hand coloured postcard photograph: THE LAKE, BARROW BRIDGE BOLTON Showing 2 views of the boating lake at Barrow Bridge, Bolton. Postcard designed as if looking through a pair of binoculars. Bolton coat of arms appears at top.
Barrow Bridge: Hand coloured postcard photograph. Showing the stream and bridge at Barrow Bridge, Bolton. Bolton coat of arms appears at top. Wood grain design effect as border. Circa 1912. Green HALFPENNY stamp. Date stamped BOLTON 6.30PM JUL 2 12.
Barrow Bridge Lake: Hand coloured postcard photograph. Showing the boating lake at Barrow Bridge, Bolton. Two boats out on lake with two couples and two boats moored up, one with a man on board. The mill can be seen to the far left. Circa 1906.
Queen's Park: Hand coloured postcard of Bolton. Showing Queens park garden and band stand, and Queens Park lake half and half on the front, as a diagonal. On the diagonal, three small circles containing views of Bolton.
Views of Bolton: Black and white postcard photograph of Bolton. Split into 4 squares showing various scenes of Bolton - Bradshawgate, Sixty-three steps, The Jumbles and the stream and bridge, Barrow Bridge. In centre, an oval frame with photo of Town Hall and written in a
Views of Bolton: Black and white postcard photograph of Bolton. Split into 4 triangles containing various scenes of Bolton - Barrow Bridge, Knowsley Street, The Jumbles and Queens park (here known as Chorley Road Park). In each corner a small circle also showing of Bolton
Views of Bolton: Black and white postcard photograph of Bolton. Split into 4 small squares (top row) and 3 bigger squares (bottom row) showing various scenes of Bolton - Deansgate, the G.P.O, Churchgate, Bradshawgate, Bolton from Queens park, the Town Hall and the Church
Views of Bolton: Sepia (?) postcard photograph of Bolton. Split into 4 squares showing scenes of Bolton - The Infirmary, Bradshawgate, Deane Church and the park (unidentified). Large oval frame in centre showing the bandstand at Queens Park, Bolton. Circa 1930s?
Knowsley Street: Hand coloured postcard photograph showing Knowsley Street, Bolton. Various carts on left side of street and tram coming down road. Shops on the left and Market Hall to the right. A number of people in the street. St Georges Church can be seen in distance
Crompton Fold Hospital: Black and white postcard photograph showing Crompton Fold Hospital, Breightmet Bolton. Three men stood on a balcony and two playing golf in the foreground.
Churchgate Cross: Hand coloured postcard photograph showing Churchgate Cross (here called the Market Cross). Shops can be seen on both sides. Various people, with some stood around and at the bottom of the cross. Circa 1913.
Ye Old Man and Scythe pub: Hand coloured postcard photograph showing Ye Old man and Scythe pub, Churchgate, Bolton. Over the door, sign giving Frank S. Hampson as the proprietor.
Mount Saint Joseph School: Black and white postcard photograph showing Mount Saint Joseph School, Deane, Bolton. Circa 1910.
Deane Clough: Hand coloured postcard photograph showing Deane Clough, Deane, Bolton in a oval frame. Women walking in foreground. Wood grain effect as border with floral shapes in each corner. Bolton coat of arms at the top. Circa 1911.
Deane Clough: Hand coloured postcard photograph showing Deane Clough, Deane, Bolton in a oval frame. Church tower visible in the background. Frame is designed as a belt. Circa 1910.
Firwood Fold: Black and white postcard photograph showing: FIRWOOD FOLD, BOLTON. BIRTHPLACE OF SAMUEL CROMPTON INVENTOR OF THE SPINNING MULE.
The Jumbles: Sepia postcard photograph showing The Jumbles, Bolton. Wood grain design effect as border. Handwritten message in black ink on the reverse :Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from your Friend Tess (?)
Gate House, Moss Bank: Hand coloured postcard photograph showing the Gate House at Moss Bank Park, Bolton. A family stood at the gate which is open. Circa 1900 - 1910. Text: Gate House, Moss Bank, Bolton in white in bottom left corner. Handwritten message in ink on reverse D
The Avenue, Moss Bank: Hand coloured postcard photograph showing the Avenue at Moss Bank Park, Bolton. Three boys in centre, with man or older boy on bike. Circa 1914. Text: The Avenue, Moss Bank, Bolton in white in bottom right corner. Handwritten note on reverse to Annie,
Rock Garden at Moss Bank Park: Sepia postcard photograph showing the Rock Garden at Moss Bank Park, Bolton. Figure visible near to a small pond. Circa 1914. ROCK GARDENS, MOSS BANK PARK, BOLTON in bottom left corner and 216524.J.V. in bottom right corner.
Mere Hall Park: Black and white postcard photograph showing flower gardens at Mere Hall Park, Bolton. Mere Hall (?) in the background with man stood on steps. Another man sat on a bench reading. Circa 1908. Text 10012-12 BOLTON. MERE HALL PARK ROTARY PHOTO E.C. in
Rivington Pike: Hand coloured postcard showing the Moors and Rivington Pike. Handwritten message in black ink on the reverse for Annie from H.R.J.
Hall I' th' Wood: Black and white postcard showing approach to Hall i th Wood. The house is largely hidden by trees. Circa 1920.
Victoria Crescent, Horwich: Black and white postcard showing Victoria Crescent in Horwich. Picture is framed by a raised decorative border. Card written to a Mrs Harwood and postmarked Horwich 18-5-1932.
Eagley Mills: Black and white photograph of bomb damaged mill building. Structure collapsed, wheel barrow right mid-ground.
Eagley Mills: Black and white photograph of bomb damaged mill building. Structure collapsed, cotton machinery to left.
Eagley Mills: Black and white photograph of bomb damaged of Eagley Mills mill building exterior. Structure intact, skip baskets in front of building.
Eagley Mills: Black and white photograph of bomb damaged of Eagley Mills mill building exterior. Structure intact, skip baskets and twisted metal etc. along side of building.
Eagley Mills: Black and white photograph of bomb damaged of Eagley Mills mill building . Structure collapsed, rubble, centre field, remains of northern lights roof line visible, as well as staff lockers.
Eagley Mills: Black and white photograph of bomb damaged of Eagley Mills mill building . Structure appears intact, but roof not visible.
Eagley Mills: Black and white photograph of bomb damaged of Eagley Mills mill building roof. Roof has smashed windows and a large hole.
Eagley Mills: Black and white photograph of bomb damaged of Eagley Mills mill building. Machinery in foreground with blown out area in back ground.
Eagley Mills: Black and white photograph of bomb damaged of Eagley Mills mill building. Tarpaulins over missing walls, rubble in right foreground.
Eagley Mills: Black and white photograph of bomb damaged of Eagley Mills mill building. Photo shows brick wall cracked and shifted by bomb blast. Left and right of photograph has shelves of packages.
Eagley Mills: Black and white photograph of bomb damaged of Eagley Mills mill building. Photo shows brick wall cracked and shifted by bomb blast.
Ardwick St.: Black and white photograph of bomb damaged to Ardwick Street on 12 October 1941. Photo shows street corner of Bk. Ardwick St. with rubble and destroyed terraces. Lomax Bros. and Magees trucks also in frame.
Ardwick St.: Black and white photograph of bomb damaged to Ardwick Street on 12 October 1941. Photo shows Bk. Ardwick St. with rubble and destroyed terraces. Central action is a group of men trying to salvage a wardrobe from a second floor of a destroyed terrace house. To the right a group of men are studying something with their back to the other party.
Ardwick St.: Black and white photograph of bomb damaged to Ardwick Street on 12 October 1941. Photo shows Bk. Ardwick St. with rubble and destroyed terraces. Central is a Lomax Bros truck with a salvage crew behind it.
Canteens: Black and white photograph of bomb damaged area (Punch Street) on 12 October 1941, showing Canteen truck. Truck has Emergency Ford Food Van written on it. From an open hatch a man is being served a plate of food. Men are standing around eating from their plates. In the background a crowd (standing of Deane Rd) can be seen looking on.
Canteens: Black and white photograph of bomb damaged area (Punch Street) on 12 October 1941, showing Canteen truck. Truck has Emergency Ford Food Van and No. 149 written on it.
Canteens: Black and white photograph of interior of a canteen for displaced persons (possibly Flash Street School?). Photograph depicts women and children at a table eating from plates (stew and potatoes?) with cups and saucers.
Canteens: Black and white photograph of interior of a canteen for displaced persons (possibly Flash Street School?). Photograph depicts women and children at a table set with plates (stew and potatoes?) and with cups and saucers. Crowd are smiling for the camera.
Canteens: Black and white photograph of interior of a canteen for displaced persons (possibly Flash Street School?). Photograph depicts women and children at a table set with plates (stew and potatoes?) and with cups and saucers.
Canteens: Black and white photograph of interior of a canteen for displaced persons (possibly Flash Street School?). Photograph depicts 2 women at a table set with plates (dessert) and with cups and saucers.
Canteens: Black and white photograph of interior of a canteen for displaced persons (possibly Flash Street School?). Photograph depicts a group of women and children at a table set with plates and with cups and saucers.
Canteens: Black and white photograph of interior of a canteen for displaced persons (possibly Flash Street School?). Photograph depicts a group of women and children at a table set with plates and with cups and saucers. Child in the foreground has dessert spoon in bowl.
Matthew Street: Black and white photograph Matthew Street bomb damage, 9 January 1941. Photograph depicts destroyed terrace houses. Crowds of onlookers stand around. 4 people with salvaged objects can be seen net to the truck on the middle left. Number 01203 on bottom right in white.
Matthew Street: Black and white photograph Matthew Street bomb damage, 9 January 1941. Photograph depicts destroyed terrace houses. Framed sign still hangs inside a bombed out house above a fireplace.
Matthew Street: Black and white photograph Matthew Street bomb damage, 9 January 1941. Photograph depicts destroyed terrace houses. Number 01205 on bottom right in white.
Matthew Street: Black and white photograph Matthew Street bomb damage, 9 January 1941. Photograph depicts destroyed terrace houses. Number 01206 on bottom right in white.
Punch Street: Black and white photograph of damage to Punch St works, 10 October 1941. Photograph depicts destroyed works buildings. Number 01559 and date 13-10-41 on bottom right in white.
Punch Street: Black and white photograph of damage to Punch St works, 10 October 1941. Photograph depicts destroyed works buildings and large bomb crater. Number 01560 and date 13-10-41 on bottom right in white.
Punch Street: Black and white photograph of damage to Punch St works, 10 October 1941. Photograph depicts destroyed works buildings and terraces on left. In background a large group of onlookers from Deane Rd can be seen.
Punch Street: Black and white photograph of damage to Punch St works, 10 October 1941. Photograph depicts destroyed terraces. Number 01564 and date 13-10-41 on bottom right in white.
Punch Street: Black and white photograph of damage to Punch St works, 10 October 1941. Photograph depicts destroyed works building. Number 01565 and date 13-10-41 on bottom right in white.
Punch Street: Black and white photograph of damage to Punch St works, 10 October 1941. Photograph depicts destroyed works building and large bomb crater.
Punch Street: Black and white photograph of damage to Punch St works, 10 October 1941. Photograph depicts destroyed works building and large bomb crater. Number 01567 and date 13-10-41 on bottom right in white.
Firwood Fold: Hand coloured postcard photograph showing Firwood Fold, Bolton, birthplace of Samuel Crompton, inventor of the Spinning Mule. Winter scene, with a ladder up against one wall. Decorated with glitter.
Rivington: Hand-coloured postcard showing Rivington from Church Hill. Lake in foreground; Rivington Barn in middle and Rivington Pike (?) in background. Circa 1912. Will Smiths (series).
Sixty Three Steps, Barrow Bridge: Hand-coloured postcard showing Sixty Three Steps, Barrow Bridge, Bolton with people stood on it. Picture in an oval frame with a leaf border design. Circa 1910.
The Jumbles: Hand-coloured postcard showing The Jumbles, Bolton. People sat on steps next to the river. Picture in an oval frame with a leaf border design.
Pretoria Pit Disaster: Black and white postcard of crowds at the pit head in the aftermath of the Pretoria Pit Disaster, December 21st, 1910.
Pretoria Pit Disaster: Black and white postcard of officials at the tomb of the 13 unidentified bodies from the Pretoria Pit Disaster, December 21st, 1910.
Deane Clough: Black and white photograph mounted on card. View of Deane Clough, Deane c1900. Queen Anne pub in background.
Bolton Corporation Tramway Committee: Black and white photograph of the Bolton Corporation Tramway Committee taken in 1910. The men are arranged in rows on a specially built platform that runs across three tramlines. Mayor of Bolton at centre of front row.
Spa Road Recreation Ground: Black and white photograph mounted on card. Picture of Spa Road Recreation Ground (now Queens Park) showing the festivities for Queen Victoria's diamond jubilee in 1897. Crowd on specially erected seating watching a procession of schoolchildren.
Hacken Hall: Black and white photograph mounted on card. View of Hacken Hall, Darcy Lever c1900. Building was demolished in 1927.
Old Parish Church: Black and white photograph mounted on cream card. View of the interior of the old Parish Church, Bolton during demolition in 1868. Picture taken looking towards the east window.
Darcy Lever: Black and white photograph mounted on card. View of Darcy Lever from Radcliffe Road.
Mealhouse Lane: Black and white photograph mounted on brown card with decorative border. View of Mealhouse Lane, Bolton looking towards Deansgate c1890. board with posters to the right screens area that was the White Horse Hotel, dating back to 1788.
Wholesale Market, Newport Street: Black and white photograph mounted on cream card. View of the Wholesale Market on Newport Street, Bolton c1910. Town Hall can be seen in the background.
Old Parish Church: Black and white photograph mounted on card. View of the interior and east window of the old Parish Church, Bolton. Picture taken mid 1860s (the church was demolished in 1868).
Firwood Fold: Black and white photograph mounted on card. Picture of Firwood Fold taken around 1900 - stone plaque above window commemorating birth of Samuel Crompton.
Tramsway Committee: Black and white photograph mounted on cream card. Picture taken in 1910 shows group portrait of males, - the Tramsway Committee.
Old Parish Church: Black and white photograph mounted on card. View of the east window and porch of the old Parish Church. Picture taken by Reuben Mitchell for his Photographic Views on Bolton published in 1868.
Old Parish Church: Black and white photograph mounted on cream card. View of the porch of the old Parish Church with datestone W L 1698 clearly visible. Picture taken by Reuben Mitchell for his Photographic Views on Bolton published in 1868.
Victoria Square: Black and white photograph printed as an oval on rectangular card. View of buildings in the corner of Victoria Square - The Grapes Hotel and the Public Library (the former now demolished and the latter now a building society).
Intack House, Rivington Park: Black and white photograph of Intack House in Rivington Park c1900. Picture is oval in shape.
Hacken Hall: Black and white photograph mounted on card. View of ornate carved bed at Hacken Hall, Darcy Lever c1900. Building was demolished in 1927.
Cenotaph, Queen's Park: Black and white photograph mounted on card. Picture taken from amongst the crowd at the dedication of the Cenotaph in Queens Park. Mayor and officials just visible in front of the memorial. c1920
Zeppelin raid, Kirk Street: Black and white photograph mounted on cream card. Picture taken on September 26th 1916 recording damage caused by a German Zeppelin raid the previous night. Photograph shows residents of Kirk Street outside their damaged houses.
Hacken Hall: Black and white photograph mounted on card. View of panelled room and furniture at Hacken Hall, Darcy Lever c1900. Building was demolished in 1927 (and some panelling transferred to Hall ith Wood - can be seen in the Brownlow bedroom).
Knowsley Street: Black and white photograph mounted on brown card with shaded border. View of bunting along Knowsley Street for the coronation celebrations of 1902. Tram can be seen passing W L Robertson's Boot and Shoe Makers.
Peace Day, Victoria Square: Black and white photograph mounted on cream card. Picture of the crowds in Victoria Square on Peace Day in 1919. View shows guests on Town Hall steps whilst the Commercial Hotel is visible in the background.
Knowsley Street: Black and white photograph mounted on card. View of tram tracks along Knowsley Street at the corner with Bark Street c1924.
Lower Nags Head public houses: Black and white photograph of the Lower Nags Head public houses on Deansgate, Bolton. Both the original building and its grand replacement (built in 1927) can be seen side by side.
Grammar School: Black and white photograph mounted on cream card. Picture shows pupils inside the old Grammar School, Bolton. The building was demolished in 1880.
Grammar School: Black and white photograph, mounted on card, of the old Grammar School, Bolton, built 1658? The building was demolished in 1880.
Oxford Street: Black and white photograph of buildings on Oxford Street in 1907. View across tram tracks to Kays Photographers and other shops.
Zeppelin raid damage: Black and white photograph mounted on card. Picture taken on September 26th 1916 recording damage caused by a German Zeppelin raid the previous night. Photograph of people in the damaged yards of houses at Back Kirk Street
Zeppelin raid, Kirk Street: Black and white photograph mounted on cream card. Picture taken on September 26th 1916 recording damage caused by a German Zeppelin raid the previous night. Photograph of people in the damaged yards of houses at Back Kirk Street.
Parish Church: Black and white photograph of Bolton Parish Church from Churchgate c1920.
Junction Road: Black and white photograph mounted on card. View of Junction Road, Deane c1900. Work is progressing to relay the road - jackets of the workmen are hanging on the church railings at right of picture.
Knowsley Street: Black and white photograph mounted on card. View of tram tracks at the junction of Knowsley Street and St Georges c1924. Building on the corner is the old St Georges Hotel - replaced by a new building in 1927 built by brewers JG Swales and Co. Ltd
Zeppelin raid damage at Ormrod and Hardcastles Mill: Black and white photograph mounted on card. Picture taken on September 26th 1916 recording damage caused by a German Zeppelin raid the previous night. Interior of Ormrod and Hardcastles Mill in Parrot Street which was hit by an incendiary bomb.
Zeppelin raid, Kirk Street: Black and white photograph mounted on card. Picture taken on September 26th 1916 recording damage caused by a German Zeppelin raid the previous night. Photograph looking north along Kirk Street shows a damaged house that has lost its frontage.
St Stephens and All Martyrs Church: Black and white photograph mounted on card. View across fields of St Stephens and All Martyrs Church at Lever Bridge, Bolton. Built in 1840s at same time as the school house and parsonage which can also be seen.
Co-op society building fire being fought: photograph, black and white, backed onto dark black card, 1 of set of 156 donated by Bolton Camera Club 4/6/1970, Bradford Buildings, Mawdsley Street, Bolton. photo shows charred remains of Co-op building being hosed by fire brigade, after the 1902 fire
Artillery Drill Hall at Silverwell Street: Pair of identical Black and white photographs mounted on brown card (possibly for a stereoscope viewer). The image is of a row of artillery guns at the artillery drill hall on Silverwell Street, Bolton.
Hacken Hall: Black and white photograph mounted on card. View of courtyard at Hacken Hall, Darcy Lever c1900. Building was demolished in 1927.
Zeppelin raid, Kirk Street: Black and white photograph mounted on cream card. Picture taken on September 26th 1916 recording damage caused by a German Zeppelin raid the previous night. Photograph of the five demolished houses (numbers 58, 60, 62, 64 and 66) on Kirk Street.
Silverwell House: Black and white photograph mounted on cream card. View across gardens to Silverwell House, off Silverwell Street in 1870. Owner (John Thirlwell?) posed with the gardener in foreground. This grand house was built in 1795 and the gardens in this were lat
Co-op Building fire: photograph, black and white, backed onto dark black card, 1 of set of 156 donated by Bolton Camera Club 4/6/1970, Bradford Buildings, Mawdsley Street, Bolton. shows 1902 Co-op fire, firemen fighting the blaze, with large crowd looking on
Haulgh Hall: Black and white photograph mounted on card of Haulgh Hall (also known as Haulgh Cottage?) on Hilden Street.
Co-op Offices, Bridge Street: photograph, black and white, 1 of set of 156 donated by Bolton Camera Club 4/6/1970, Bradford Buildings, Mawdsley Street, Bolton. backed onto white cardboard. shows Co-op offices on Bridge Street under construction, 3 men stood at foot of picture
Old Hall Street: Black and white photograph mounted on card. View along Old Hall Street, across Deansgate to Whitakers Department Store c1925. Bolton Town Hall is visible in the background.
Zeppelin raid: Black and white photograph taken on September 26th 1916 recording damage caused by a German Zeppelin raid the previous night. Photograph of people standing by a demolished end terrace.
St Georges Road: Black and white photograph mounted on card. A view along St Georges Road, Bolton with the Crofters Hotel in the foreground and the Lark Hill Hotel several doors further down.
Edgworth Children's Home: Black and white postcard photograph showing Edgworth Children's Home, on the Moors, in winter. Winter snow scene. People in foreground including two men with a wheel-barrow and shovel, digging up snow and a man with a dog.
Fabric panel celebrating Crompton's Centenary: Mauve coloured fabric panel with design in white. Floral border around the words Crompton's Centenary 1927 Bolton Technical College.
Bradshawgate: Hand-coloured postcard photograph showing Bradshawgate, Bolton. Shops, either side of road with a tram in the distance and various people milling about.
Ye Old Man and Scythe pub: Hand-coloured postcard photograph showing Ye Old Man and Scythe pub, Churchgate, Bolton. Theatre Royal is to the left of the scene. Two men stood looking into the pub and other people walking. Circa 1910-1925.
Churchgate: Hand-coloured postcard photograph showing Churchgate, Bolton. Market Cross, parish church and Derby Arms Hotel all visible. Man on a bicycle, various people and a policeman (?) on the right. Pre 1909.
Deansgate: Hand-coloured postcard photograph showing Deansgate, Bolton. Parish church and Preston's Jewellers visible in the distance pedestrians milling about and various shops on either side of the road.
Deansgate: Hand-coloured postcard photograph showing Deansgate, Bolton. Tram in midground, Preston's Jewellers visible in background. Shops on both sides of road, one containing a large poster on its side wall. Numerous pedestrians milling about.
The Jumbles: Sepia postcard photograph showing the Jumbles, Bolton. Bridge to the left and a house visible through the trees in the top right.
Mossbank Park: Sepia postcard photograph showing a view of Moss Bank park. Central path visible, along with numerous benches and bins. Text: MOSSBANK PARK, BOLTON at bottom.
Mossbank Park: Sepia postcard photograph showing a view of Moss Bank Park, Bolton. Circa 1910-1925. Trees in foreground, benches in background and text: MOSSBANK PARK, BOLTON at bottom.
Bolton War Memorial: Sepia (?) postcard photograph showing Bolton War Memorial, Victoria Square. Union Jack and flowers/wreaths adorn the memorial. Various people paying tribute.
Bolton School: Unused Colour postcard of Bolton School. View of Arch in the centre with lawns on either side. Black printed text above the flag pole. Scalloped edges. Green printed text on the reverse.
WWI memorial card: Memorial card. Black and white photograph of Private P Nisbet. text giving details of how he was killed in the 1st World War.
WW2 air raid precaution leaflet: Leaflet consisting of one page, produced before outbreak of WW2 in 1939, headed IMPORTANT NOTICE - AIR-RAID PRECAUTIONS, refers to test blackout in Bolton on 13/14-Jul-1939.
Wartime leaflet: Wartime leaflet issued by the Waterworks Committee of the Bolton Corporation. entitled 'Please read this letter it concerns you personally' appeal not to waste water.
Cosy Corner Shaving Saloon: Black and white photograph mounted on card. Shows The Cosy Corner Shaving Saloon, Bolton.
Howell Croft Road North: Large glass plate negative showing a view of Howell Croft North at the junction with Deansgate. Side of building is covered with posters and adverts. Taken in September 1883.
Victoria Hotel, Horwich: Sepia postcard photograph showing a large motor vehicle crowded with passengers. Picture taken outside the Victoria Hotel in Horwich in 1914. The vehicle is a 6 cylinder Vulcan with the registration number BN 1937.
Horse and engine: Sepia postcard photograph showing a horse and engine (possibly an early fire engine?) One man holding the horse, one holding the reigns (sat in the drivers seat) and 7 more sat on or around the engine.
Miss Mason of Foxholes House: Mounted portrait photograph of Miss Mason of Foxholes House, Horwich. Taken c 1870s - 1880s. Miss Mason died in 1903 - the family owned local quarries, fireclay works and the Montcliffe Colliery.
Visiting card of Rev. P. F. Maynard: Visiting card of the Rev P.F. Maynard of Horwich. Card is designed so that the top left hand corner appears to be folded over revealing a photograph of the Rev Maynard.
Horwich Victory Ball souvenir: Souvenir postcard printed for the Horwich Victory Ball Celebration of 1919. Printed in blue ink on a cream card the card is topped by illustrations of a Union Flag and by a collection of four Allied Flags. The ball was held at the Mechanics in Horwich.
Wallsuches Bleachworks, Horwich: Black and white photograph. Shows exterior of Wallsuches Bleachworks, Horwich, circa 1970
Prince of Wales visit: Black and white photograph, sepia toned?, showing crowds along Newport Street for the visit to Bolton of the Prince of Wales in 1913.
Albert Mitchell of the East Lancashire Regiment: Black and white studio photograph mounted on green card with gold border. Full length portrait of Albert Mitchell of the East Lancashire Regiment c1900. Photographers details below picture and on the reverse of the card - a studio in Dublin.
Soldiers from the East Lancashire Regiment: Black and white photograph mounted on green card with gold border. Group of eight soldiers from the East Lancashire Regiment c1900. Albert Mitchell is on the front row, third from left. Albert Mitchell also pictured in BOLMG: 1973.2.BY
Raikes Clough: Postcard of Raikes Clough, Bolton. Image of clearing in clough with central path and trees either side. Figure leaning against tree in centre. Text: RAIKES CLOUGH, Bolton in bottom left corner.
Robert Armour and Son, Stone works: Black and white postcard photograph advertising Robert Armour and Son, Stone, marble and granite works, branch number 2. Picture shows samples of their work (mainly memorial stones) At bottom is written WE HAVE THE LARGEST STOCK IN THE DISTRICT
Mayohs grocery: Black and white photograph showing staff (and passing children!) outside Mayohs grocery shop. Shop is on corner of Halliwell Road and Gladstone Street.
Membership card for Bolton Junior Burns Club: Membership card and annual syllabus for the Bolton Junior Burns Club 1890. Yellow card with illustration of Robert Burns on front folds out to reveal club rules and the programme of talks for 1890.
Membership card for Bolton Junior Burns Club: Membership card and annual syllabus for the Bolton Junior Burns Club 1891. Pink card with illustration of Robert Burns on front folds out to reveal club rules and the programme of talks for 1890.
Membership card for Bolton Junior Burns Club: Membership card and annual syllabus for the Bolton Junior Burns Club 1892. Red card with illustration of Robert Burns on front folds out to reveal club rules and the programme of talks for 1892.
Menu card for Bolton Junior Burns Club Anniversary Dinner: Menu card for the Bolton Junior Burns Club Anniversary Dinner 1891 at the Commercial Hotel. Card features illustration of a piper and has long list of toasts and songs.
Menu card for Bolton Federated Burns Club Anniversary Dinner: Menu card for the Bolton Federated Burns Club Anniversary Dinner 1892 at the Commercial Hotel. Card features illustration of Robert Burns and has long list of toasts and songs.
Silk playbill for Little Bo Peep: Silk playbill for the Theatre Royal and Opera House on Churchgate. Advertises the most successful pantomime - Little Bo Peep. Performed in the presence of the Mayor on January 23rd 1880. Border of decorative lace.
Bolton Theatre Poster: Poster for show at Bolton Theatre. printed black on white paper. Shows for January 20th 1832 - Alexander the Great followed by the opera Masanielio.
Bolton Theatre Poster: Poster for show at Bolton Theatre. printed black on white paper. Shows for January 23rd 1832 - Wallace the Hero of Scotland followed by the opera Guy Mannering.
Tong Fold Council School rounders team: Black and white photograph mounted on grey card with embossed floral border. Shows Tong Fold Council School rounders team, 1914 - twelve girls with two teachers.
Moscrops: Black and white postcard photograph showing a line of delivery wagons led by Moscrops first motor vehicle, laden with oil drums for the War Office. Taken outside the works in St. Georges Street, Bolton. Circa 1913.
Edward and Alice Griffiths: Tintype photograph of Edward and Alice Griffiths taken in a photographers studio in the early 1870s. Edward was born at Oswestry in 1845 and moved to Bolton to work at the Ladyshore Colliery. He married Alice Fletcher on 9th August 1872.
Steward badge for Prince of Wales visit: circular badge worn by a steward during royal visit to Bolton in 1913. Gold lettering on white leather backed with card - metal pin on reverse.
Permit card for Prince of Wales visit: Card permit issued for the royal visit to Bolton on July 10th 1913. Black type on beige card - 'Barrier Pass'.
Permit card for Prince of Wales visit: Card permit issued for the royal visit to Bolton on July 10th 1913. Black type on yellow card allowing named person (no name entered in this instance) to pass barriers.
Ticket for Prince of Wales visit: Card ticket for the Public Stand, Victoria Square to witness the royal visit to Bolton on July 10th 1913. Cost - 5 shillings. Black type on pink card.
Ticket for Prince of Wales visit: Card ticket for the Public Stand, Victoria Square to witness the royal visit to Bolton on July 10th 1913. Cost - 5 shillings. Black type on pink card.
Ticket for Prince of Wales visit: Card ticket for the Town Hall Stand to witness the royal visit to Bolton on July 10th 1913. Ticket admits named holder + lady and has details of carriage regulations on the reverse. Black type on blue card.
Ticket for Prince of Wales visit: Card ticket allowing access to the Town Hall during the royal visit to Bolton on July 10th 1913. Ticket admits named holder (no name entered) + lady to the Borough Treasurers Office. Black type on green card.
Ticket for Prince of Wales visit: Card ticket allowing access to the Wholesale Market and Exhibition Stand for the royal visit to Bolton on July 10th 1913. Ticket admits named holder (no name entered). Black type on orange card.
Invitation for Prince of Wales visit: Card invitation to the Town Hall Stand for the royal visit to Bolton on July 10th 1913. Invite is from the mayor to named person (no name entered) and Lady. Blue type on cream card with Bolton Town Crest in red.
Invitation for tea with Mayor and Mayoress: Paper invitation to take afternoon tea with the Mayor and Mayoress after the departure of their majesties following the royal visit to Bolton on July 10th 1913. Black type on cream paper.
The Cottages, Barrow Bridge, Near Bolton: Black and white postcard photograph showing the cottages, Barrow Bridge, Bolton. Date stamped: 9PM 7 SEP 22 . Handwritten message in ink on reverse from Claud and Fred to Annie (Miss Harwood) in Morecambe.
Rivington Pike: Black and white postcard photograph showing the Pike from Rivington Lane, Rivington.
The Lake, Barrow Bridge near Bolton: Hand coloured postcard photograph showing the Lake, Barrow Bridge, Bolton. 4 boats moored at the jetty. Date stamped twice BOL:TON 4.30PM AUG 30 10). Handwritten message in pencil on reverse from Matthew to Annie (Miss Annie Howard) in Blackpool.
Rivington Pike: Black and white postcard photograph showing Rivington lake and The Pike (in the distance).
Barrow Bridge: Sepia postcard photograph showing Barrow Bridge just before reaching the cottages. lamp post on right. Wood grain design effect as border. Handwritten note in pencil on reverse to Miss G (Gertie) Higginson, Newsagent, 14 Moor Lane, Bolton
Rivington Lakes: Black and white postcard photograph showing Rivington Lakes. Road visible. Marble design effect as border.
Jackson and Brothers Wharf Foundry: Black and white photograph showing workers in interior of the smithy at Jackson and Brothers Wharf Foundry, Bolton.
Jackson and Brothers Wharf Foundry: Black and white photograph showing workers with iron castings in the dressing shop at Jackson and Brothers Wharf Foundry, Bolton.
Jackson and Brothers Wharf Foundry: Black and white photograph showing workers in the pattern shop at Jackson and Brothers Wharf Foundry, Bolton.
Jackson and Brothers Wharf Foundry: Black and white photograph showing a man and boy stood by two carding engines at Jackson and Brothers Wharf Foundry, Bolton, c1890s. The cotton is being carded to produce Textile Bowls (see 1976.40.5 IND)
Jackson and Brothers Wharf Foundry: Black and white photograph showing workers in the Calendar Bowl Shop at Jackson and Brothers Wharf Foundry, Bolton, c1890s. The huge presses on the left of the photograph were used to compress cotton and paper to produce the Bowls.
Jackson and Brothers Wharf Foundry: Black and white photograph showing workers at Jackson and Brothers Wharf Foundry, Bolton, c1890s. The men are standing by high and low pressure kiers for use in the bleaching industry.
Musgrave Spinning Company factory notice: Factory notice - printed paper pasted onto wood. From Atlas Mills, Bolton. Headed 'Notice' text in full reads 'Anyone known to use iron pickers to steel fluted rollers will be discharged without further notice. Brass pickers will be provided on to Overlooker or Carder. By order. The Musgrave Spinning Co Ltd'
Walmsleys Atlas Forge: Colour photograph showing interior of Walmsleys Atlas Forge, Bolton. Workers rolling molten metal into bars. August 1976.
Walmsleys Atlas Forge: Colour photograph showing interior of Walmsleys Atlas Forge, Bolton. Workers rolling molten metal into bars. August 1976.
Walmsleys Atlas Forge: Colour photograph showing interior of Walmsleys Atlas Forge, Bolton. Workers rolling molten metal into bars. August 1976.
Walmsleys Atlas Forge: Colour photograph showing interior of Walmsleys Atlas Forge, Bolton. Worker with discharging puddling iron. August 1976.
20 HP Beeston motor car: Sepia postcard photograph, slightly faded, showing an early automobile - 20 H.P. Beeston, 28 cwt., 6 seater Lanclanlette (?). Bolton registered BN 838.
Bolton Grand Theatre of Varieties programme: Programme for Bolton Grand Theatre of Varieties for February 28th, 1910; folds out to six pages, five containing adverts for local firms.
Bolton Hippodrome programme: Programme for The Younger Generation at Bolton Hippodrome for October 13th 1913; folds out to six pages - five containing adverts for local firms.
Charlie's Aunt programme at Bolton Hippodrome: Programme for Charleys Aunt at Bolton Hippodrome for December 29th 1941; folds out to four pages three containing adverts for local firms and forthcoming productions.
Julius Caesar programme at Bolton Theatre Royal: Programme for Julius Caesar, David Garrick, The Sleigh Bells and The Taming of the Shrew at Bolton Theatre Royal for September 20th circa 1910; folds out to six pages - five containing adverts for local firms.
Othello programme at Bolton Theatre Royal: Programme for Othello at Bolton Theatre Royal for August 8th 1907; folds out to six pages five containing adverts for local firms.
Farnworth Park: Hand coloured postcard photograph showing Farnworth Park, Farnworth. Various people on benches, one with umbrella. Band stand in distance. Postmarked Farnworth, Bolton 3.15PM, JU 11 08
Lovers lane, Great Lever: Sepia postcard photograph showing Lovers lane, Great Lever, Bolton. Handwritten message in blue ink on the reverse to Mr. J Yates from Fanny. Postmarked1905.
King George V and Queen Mary's royal visit to Bolton: Black and white photograph showing the visit of King George V and Queen Mary to Bolton in 1913. The king and queen can be seen walking down steps (on a red carpet) to the railway platform.
Great Lever Spinning Company certificate: Long service certificate awarded to Harry Harris of the Great Lever Spinning Company for 40 years with the Fine Cotton Spinners and Doublers Association. Dated 3rd June 1932.
Bolton Iron and Steel Company certificate: Trade certificate of Bolton Iron and Steel Company. Colourful central illustration of the company works with four interior scenes around the edges. At top is an Elephant trademark and at bottom is an Anvil.
Joseph Taylor and Company Ltd.: black and white photograph mounted on card, taken July-1906, Shows items made by Joseph Taylor and Co Ltd, including acid tanks, sulphate drainers etc. Photo is annotated with name of the company that ordered the item and list of items on show
Joseph Taylor and Company Ltd.: Black and white photo, mounted on card, taken Oct-1906 Shows items made by Joseph Taylor and Co Ltd. Each casting is annotated with name of the company that ordered the item. Titled 'Saturators in Hand Oct 1903'.
Joseph Taylor and Company Ltd.: Black and white photo, mounted on card, taken Oct-1906 Shows items (mainly castings) made by Joseph Taylor and Co Ltd.
Horwich Loco Works: Black and white copy photograph of the Horwich Loco Works. General view of the Erecting Shop, engine repairs section, taken in December 1960.
Steam train from Horwich Loco Works: Mounted Black and white photograph of a steam train built at the Horwich Works. Printed on the mounting is the title Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway / Goods Engine Below this are five lines of text giving the technical specifications.
Steam train from Horwich Loco Works: Mounted black and white photograph of a steam train built at the Horwich Works c1902. Printed on the mounting is the title 'Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway / Ten-Wheeled Express Passenger Engine' Below this are five lines of text giving the specifications of the engine. The mount is signed at bottom right by H.A. Hoy who was Chief Mechanical Engineer at Horwich.
Moscrops Lion Oil: Mounted Black and white photograph of Moscrops Lion Oil lorry. Set of barrels on the vehicle advertise various Moscrops products.
Chadwicks Forge: Sepia photograph mounted on card. Shows group of workers at Chadwicks Forge, 1888.
Chadwicks Forge: Sepia photograph mounted on card. Shows group of workers at Chadwicks Forge, 1894.
Chadwicks Forge: Black and white photograph mounted on card. Shows production line at Chadwicks Forge, producing shell casings, probably taken during WWI.
Chadwicks Forge: Black and white photograph mounted on card. Shows production line and workers at Chadwicks Forge, producing trench mortar bombs, taken during WWI.
Chadwicks Forge: Black and white photograph mounted on card. Shows production line and female workers at Chadwicks Forge, filling(?) trench mortar bombs, taken during WWI.
Kirk Street zeppelin raid remembrance card: Card remembering victims of a zeppelin raid on Kirk Street, Bolton in 1916. short verse. printed in black on white card
General Union of Associations of Loom Overlookers certificate: Membership certificate awarded to Alfred Tyrer by the General Union of Associations of Loom Overlookers. Dated 30th December 1921. Colourfully illustrated with images of looms and with suitable quotations at top and bottom.
Textile machinery at Sunnyside Mills, 1980: 19 Black and white photos, taken June-1980, shots of various types of textile machinery in rooms and weaving sheds at derelict Sunnyside Mills, Bolton, at time when demolition process had already begun.
Bolton Master Cotton Spinners Association factory notice: Factory notice issued by the Bolton Master Cotton Spinners Association. The notice is headed Cleaning and Oiling Time and gives details of time allowed for various jobs as agreed on 11th March 1918.
Factory notice headed Regulations for the Process of Spinning by Self Acting Mules: Factory notice headed Regulations for the Process of Spinning by Self Acting Mules / Employment of Gangs for Cleaning and gives details of the mule minders responsibilities in the process of cleaning the machinery. Issued November 1930.
Century Mill, Farnworth: 2 Black and white photographs, copy prints made from glass plate negatives, taken c. 1890s, of exterior of Century Mill, George St, Dixon Green, Farnworth.
Century Mill, Farnworth: 2 Black and white photographs, copy prints of glass plate negatives, taken c.1890s?, of interior of Century Mill, George St, Dixon Green, Farnworth. both photos show the same room with rows of spinning mules(?) that recede into the distance.
Century Mill, Farnworth: 3 Black and white photographs, copy prints of glass plate negatives, taken c.1890s?, of the Hick Hargreaves Steam Engine at Century Mill, George St, Dixon Green, Farnworth. It was dismantled c.1965
Century Mill, Farnworth: Photograph, black and white, date unknown, of Howard and Bullough Winding Machine at Century Mill, George St, Dixon Green, Farnworth
Sunnyside Mill: 2 Black and white photos, taken 1932, both displayed in small card wallets, group portrait of workers from Sunnyside Mill, Bolton, posing with trophy, two are holding snooker/billiard cues.
Morecambe, Lancashire, UK: Black and white photo, taken Sat - May-16-1914, group portrait of Sunnyside Mill workers (all male) pictured on work day out in Morecambe. All dressed in suits wearing flat caps or trilbies
Sunnyside Mill: 5 Black and white photos, taken Nov-27-1937, of female workers at Sunnyside Mill, Bolton, working on various pieces of textile machinery
Sunnyside Mills: Black and white photo, taken c.1970s, of member of staff working on warp beam at English Sewing Ltds Sunnyside Mills, Bolton
Sunnyside Mills: Black and white photo, taken c.1930s?, of female workers at Sunnyside Mills, Bolton, stood in a line laughing and talking. Behind is a Tootals van laden with skips and baskets
Factory notice on prevention of Epithelioma.: Factory notice re Suggestions for the prevention of Epithelioma amongst Mule Spinners and Piecers suggesting that workers inspect themselves and report all worries to a doctor.
Factory warning sign.: Factory notice warning against the dangers of climbing over the mule headstock
Factory notice on spinners health checks: Factory notice headed The Mule Spinning (Health) Special Regulations 1953 detailing responsibilities of spinners to present themselves for regular health checks. Blank spaces for notice to be filled in listing when next examination is due to place.
Cotton Spinning Agreement of 1928: Factory notice headed Cotton Spinning Agreement 1928 As to the Fencing of Machinery detailing procedure for stopping machines and signalling between workers. Sign language was required in the noise of the working mills.
Little Levers Miners Association and Ladyshore Coal Company booklet.: Booklet issued by the Little Lever Miners Association and Ladyshore Coal Co (1930) Ltd detailing the prices set for each job at various local pits. Main text on cover reads Revised Price List 1937 Card cover with 16 paper pages inside.
Ryders Works, Beehive Foundry.: Black and white photograph mounted on hardboard. Picture shows interior of Ryders works - the Beehive Foundry on Bark Street Bolton - in 1917. Workers (both men and women) can be seen operating lathes. Picture is captioned Heavy Turning Department
Ryders Works, Beehive Foundry.: Black and white photograph mounted on hardboard. Picture shows interior of Ryders works - the Beehive Foundry on Bark Street Bolton - in 1917. Men and women can be seen working at benches. The picture is captioned General Machine and Department
Ryders Works, Beehive Foundry.: Black and white photograph mounted on hardboard. Picture shows interior of Ryders works (the Beehive Foundry on Bark Street, Bolton) in 1917. Picture is captioned Part of Machine Tool Erecting Floor
Ryders Works, Beehive Foundry.: Black and white photograph mounted on hardboard. Picture shows interior of Ryders works (the Beehive Foundry on Bark Street, Bolton) in 1917. Men and women can be seen producing parts for munitions. Picture is captioned H.E. Shell Nose Department
Slaters Bleachworks: Black and white photo, taken 1982, of machinery inside Slaters Bleachworks (Slater and Co Ltd), Watermead Works, Waterloo St, Bolton. view from Kier 3 across to storage and acid sour wells, belt drive to washers is in background
Slaters Bleachworks: Black and white photo, taken 1982, of machinery inside Slaters Bleachworks (Slater and Co Ltd), Watermead Works, Waterloo St, Bolton. top of kier no. 3 machine, showing cloth entering through elephants trunk piler
Slaters Bleachworks: Black and white photo, taken 1982, of machinery inside Slaters Bleachworks (Slater and Co Ltd), Watermead Works, Waterloo St, Bolton. member of staff, John Richards, operating continuous rope washer machine in Bleach Croft
Slaters Bleachworks: Black and white photo, taken 1982, of machinery inside Slaters Bleachworks (Slater and Co Ltd), Watermead Works, Waterloo St, Bolton. View of member of staff operating desizing mangle - for applying enzyme desize liquors to cloth.
Slaters Bleachworks: Black and white photo, taken 1982, of machinery inside Slaters Bleachworks (Slater and Co Ltd), Watermead Works, Waterloo St, Bolton. View of prewash tanks and steaming chamber of open width bleach range.
Slaters Bleachworks: Black and white photo, taken 1982, of machinery inside Slaters Bleachworks (Slater and Co Ltd), Watermead Works, Waterloo St, Bolton. view of member of staff (John Brogan) operating Schreiner callendar.
Slaters Bleachworks: Black and white photo, taken 1982, of machinery inside Slaters Bleachworks (Slater and Co Ltd), Watermead Works, Waterloo St, Bolton. Close up of pot eye guiding bleached cloth from kier to washer.
Slaters Bleachworks: Black and white photo, taken 1982, of machinery inside Slaters Bleachworks (Slater and Co Ltd), Watermead Works, Waterloo St, Bolton. view of member of staff operating drying cylinder, and takeoff end of open width bleaching range on the right
Slaters Bleachworks: Black and white photo, taken 1982, of machinery inside Slaters Bleachworks (Slater and Co Ltd), Watermead Works, Waterloo St, Bolton. close up of rope of cloth leaving kier no.3 after bleaching
Slaters Bleachworks: Black and white photo, taken 1982, of machinery inside Slaters Bleachworks (Slater and Co Ltd), Watermead Works, Waterloo St, Bolton. rude of cloth leaving kier no.3 after bleaching
Slaters Bleachworks: Black and white photo, taken 1982, of machinery inside Slaters Bleachworks (Slater and Co Ltd), Watermead Works, Waterloo St, Bolton. view of member of staff (Brian McGuffie) at control panel of open width bleaching range machinery
Slaters Bleachworks: Photograph, taken 1983, of Slaters Bleachworks (Slater and Co. Ltd), Watermead Works, Waterloo Street, Bolton. exterior view looking down the River Croal, buildings part of Slaters Bleachworks complex are to the left. In the centre background is 3 chimneys of Back o' th' Bank Power Station
Sharples Vale Mill: Black and white photo, copy print, taken 1820, of exterior of Sharples vale mill, Bolton. Pathway with stone walls at bottom of photo, mill chimney to the right
Sharples Vale Mill: Black and white photo, copy print, taken c.1950s, of exterior of the Masters House, at Sharples Vale Mill. lamppost in centre. Note the belfry on the right hand side.
Sharples Vale Mill: Black and white photo, copy print, taken c.1802, of exterior of Sharples Vale Cotton Mill. In the centre of the picture in front of the mill is the Masters house, with belfry.
Women's Relief Corps: Black and white photograph in the album compiled by Mrs E A Anderson to record her work with the Bolton branch of the Womens Relief Corps during WWI. This picture shows members of the Corps taking lunch during their summer camp at Burnthwaite.
Women's Relief Corps: Black and white photograph in the album compiled by Mrs E A Anderson to record her work with the Bolton branch of the Womens Relief Corps during WWI. This picture shows the cutting of the first sod in what was to become their allotment.
Women's Relief Corps: Black and white photograph mounted on card. Picture shows officers of the Bolton branch of the Womens Relief Corps. The Corps was a voluntary organisation that raised money and knitted socks, bandages etc to send to military hospitals during War One.
Whitehursts Corn Mill: Black and white photograph of notice board in interior of Whitehursts Corn Mill, Crown Street, Bolton. Picture taken by museum staff - Chris Driver, Oct-1982
Whitehursts Corn Mill: Black and white photograph of lorry being loaded at Whitehursts Corn Mill, Crown Street, Bolton. Picture taken by museum staff, October 1982.
Whitehursts Corn Mill: Black and white photograph of lorry entering Whitehursts Corn Mill, Crown Street, Bolton. Picture taken by museum staff, October 1982.
Whitehursts Corn Mill: Black and white photograph of sacks of High Energy Crumbs in interior of Whitehursts Corn Mill, Crown Street, Bolton. Picture taken by museum staff, October 1982.
Whitehursts Corn Mill: Black and white photograph of interior of Whitehursts Corn Mill, Crown Street, Bolton. Picture taken by museum staff, October 1982. Black cat is in centre of floor
Whitehursts Corn Mill: Black and white photograph taken of photo of staff filling sacks at Whitehursts Corn Mill, Crown Street, Bolton. Picture taken by museum staff, October 1982.
St Helena Mill: 5 Black and white photographs, taken 1983, of textile machinery at St Helena Mill, Bolton
St Helena Mill: 8 Black and white photos, taken c.1979, of staff at St Helena mill, Bolton, working on textile machinery, one photo of worker in loading bay
St Helena Mill: 12 Black and white photos, taken c.1979?, various views of exterior of St Helena Mill, Bolton
Peel Silk Mills: Photograph, taken May-June-1983, of interior and exterior of mill complex. On reverse and in the IND day book the photos are referred to as being of Peel Silk Mills in Westhoughton, and in some of the photos 'Peel Street' signs are visible. But in a few of the photos a church is visible in the background, which looks to be Trinity Church just outside Bolton town centre. Either the mill pictured is not actually Peel Silk Mills, or it is and a few photos were also taken of Trinity Church.
Whitehursts Corn Mill: Black and white copy photograph of staff and delivery wagons outside Whitehursts Corn Mill.
Prospect Mills, Halliwell: 13 Black and white photos, taken Oct-1983, of exterior of Prospect Mills, Halliwell, prior to demolition
Prospect Mills, Halliwell: 10 Black and white photos, taken oct-1983, of interior of prospect Mills, Halliwell, prior to demolition. The rooms are empty and no machinery remains.
Thomas Carling and Co. Ltd.: Black and white photograph showing sales office exterior of Thomas Carling and Co Ltd, Salop St, Bolton. Company closed in 1982. Precision moulding specialists - iron, brass and other metals.
Thomas Carling and Co. Ltd.: Black and white photograph showing exterior and stores entrance of Thomas Carling and Co Ltd, Salop St, Bolton. Company closed in 1982. Precision moulding specialists - iron, brass and other metals.
Thomas Carling and Co. Ltd.: Black and white photograph showing interior of Thomas Carling and Co Ltd, June 1980. Notice on wall reads 'Any person found touching a finished mould without the foreman or moulders permission will be dismissed'. Company closed in 1982.
Twisses Dye Works: Black and white photograph, taken Aug-1983 Shows exterior of Twisses Dye Works, Breightmet. September. Est. in 1900, demolished in 1983
Twisses Dye Works: Black and white photograph, taken Aug-1983, Shows interior of Twisses Dye Works, Breightmet - package dyeing machinery and workers, September 1983. Est. in 1900, demolished in 1983
Twisses Dye Works: Black and white photograph mounted on card. Shows exterior of Twisses Dye Works, Breightmet. Mid 1930s. Est. 1834, demolished 1983
Twisses Dye Works: Black and white photograph mounted on card. Shows exterior and chimney of Twisses Dye Works, Breightmet. Mid 1930s. Est. 1834, demolished 1983
Twisses Dye Works: Black and white photograph mounted on card. Shows staff at work in Twisses Dye Works, Breightmet. Mid 1930s. Est. 1834, demolished 1983
Twisses Dye Works: Black and white photograph mounted on card. Shows staff at work in Twisses Dye Works, Breightmet. Mid 1930s. Est. 1834, demolished 1983
Twisses Dye Works: Black and white photograph mounted on card. Shows staff posing by vats in Twisses Dye Works, Breightmet. Mid 1930s. Est. 1834, demolished 1983
Twisses Dye Works: Black and white photograph mounted on card. Shows two staff in warehouse at Twisses Dye Works, Breightmet. Mid 1930s. Est. 1834, demolished 1983
Walkers Tannery: Black and white copy photograph of telephonist (Marian Harker?) at Walkers Tannery, Bolton.
Walkers Tannery: Black and white copy photograph of staff stood by company transport outside Walkers Tannery, Bolton.
Walkers Tannery: Black and white copy photograph of staff in the Curriers Department at Walkers Tannery, Bolton. On picture from left to right are Jimmy Green, Nat Howard, Jack Knox and Jim Joule.
Walkers Tannery: Black and white copy photograph of staff in the Engineering Shop at Walkers Tannery, Bolton. On picture from left to right are Jim Cooke, Old Stroppy, Harry, George Hatton, Fred Oakby, Harold Taylor, Fred Smeation, Dick Fogg, Jack Fred Rigby
Walkers Tannery: Black and white copy photograph of workers in the stokehole at Walkers Tannery, Bolton.
Walkers Tannery: Black and white copy photograph of staff in the stores at Walkers Tannery, Bolton. Men on picture are Mr Coombs and his assistants.
Walkers Tannery: Black and white copy photograph of staff in the Laboratory at Walkers Tannery, Bolton. Men on picture are J.R. Blochey, Sheard and Green.
Walkers Tannery: Black and white copy photograph of the Bark Street Store at Walkers Tannery, Bolton.
Walkers Tannery: Black and white copy photograph of staff in the Laboratory at Walkers Tannery, Bolton. Girl in centre identified as Maggie.
Walkers Tannery: Black and white copy photograph of group of workers in the shoulder department at Walkers Tannery, Bolton.
Walkers Tannery: Black and white copy photograph of workers in the Tan Pits at Walkers Tannery, Bolton. Man in centre foreground is William Blackburn, who owns the original photo.
Walkers Tannery: Black and white copy photograph of group of workers on walkway at Walkers Tannery, Bolton. Man at front of group is Tom Pennington.
Walkers Tannery: Black and white copy photograph of group of workers in canteen at Walkers Tannery, Bolton. Woman in cash booth is Anne Mark.
Bradshaw Works / Hardcastle Bleachworks, 1983: Black and white photograph, taken Oct-1983, interior of Bradshaw Works / Hardcastle Bleachworks, Bradshaw Lane, Bolton. Skylight above. Overgrown with trees and plants. Built in 1794, purchased by James Hardcastle in 1836. Closed Apr-1963.
Bradshaw Bleachworks, 1983: Black and white photograph, taken Oct-1983, of interior room of Bradshaw Bleachworks (also known as Hardcastle Bleachworks), Bradshaw Lane, Bolton. Derelict and overgrown with plants and weeds etc. Built in 1794, purchased by James Hardcastle in 1836.
Bradshaw Bleachworks, 1983: Photograph, taken Oct-1983, exterior of Bradshaw Bleachworks (also known as Hardcastle Bleachworks), Bradshaw Lane, Bolton. yard in foreground, with piles of bricks and crates. mill chimney in background to the left. Built in 1794, purchased by James Hardcastle in 1836. Closed Apr-1963. Large parts vacant, other parts put to multiple industrial uses.
Bradshaw Bleachworks, 1983: Photograph, taken Oct-1983, exterior of Bradshaw Bleachworks (also known as Hardcastle Bleachworks), Bradshaw Lane, Bolton. View of smaller of 2 mill chimneys. Large hole can be seen about half way up. Built in 1794, purchased by James Hardcastle in 1836. Closed Apr-1963. Large parts vacant, other parts put to multiple industrial uses.
Bradshaw Bleachworks, 1983: Black and white photograph, taken Oct-1983, of exterior of small derelict building on grounds of Bradshaw Bleachworks (also known as Hardcastle Bleachworks), Bradshaw Lane, Bolton.
Bradshaw Bleachworks, 1983: Black and white photograph, taken Oct-1983, exterior of building at Bradshaw Bleachworks (also known as Hardcastle Bleachworks), Bradshaw Lane, Bolton. Three storey stone building, with yard in front. Small flagstones piled up outside. Built in 1794.
Crompton Centenary handkerchief: Cream background with Samuel Crompton Centenary worked around stylised 1927 at centre. Border with Bolton coat of arms, Hallith Wood, Firwood Fold, and the Mule. Printed in green, yellow, blue and red.
Women operatives at Baileys Winding and Reeling Works, Bella St, c. 1920-6: photograph, copy print, of women operatives at Baileys Winding and Reeling Works, Bella St, c. 1920-6, in Daubhill area of Bolton.
Wallsuches Bleachworks: Black and white photograph. Shows exterior of Wallsuches Bleachworks, Horwich.
Ashworths Weavers: Black and white photograph c1900. Shows female weavers holding shuttles with two male overlookers. Identified on back of picture as Ashworths Weavers - possibly of New Eagley Mills.
Beetling machines: Black and white photograph c1950. Shows line of workers at an unidentified mill - behind them are beetling machines made by Rigbys of Bolton.
Weavers cottages, Swan Lane: Front of old weavers cottages on Swan Lane, Bolton
Weavers cottages, Swan Lane: Front of old weavers cottages on Swan Lane, Bolton. Derelict with boarded up windows. Bricked up windows of weaving cellers can also be seen.
Pretoria Pit Disaster, commemorative serviette.: Paper serviette commemorating the deaths of 344 coal miners in the Pretoria Pit Explosion on December 21st 1910; has complete list of the men and boys killed, beneath main inscription is text of The Kings Message.
Amalgamated Association of Operative Cotton Spinners membership certificate.: Membership certificate presented to Percy Douglas Worsley by the Amalgamated Association of Operative Cotton Spinners. Dated 24th April 1920.
Staff from JB Champions Farnworth Bleachworks, 1920 (circa)s: 7 Black and white photographs, copy prints, taken 1920 (circa)s, of staff from JB Champions Farnworth Bleachworks.
Moscrops Lion Oils product range: Page listing price of products available from Thomas Moscrop and Co Ltd under their Lion Oils range in 1960.
Moscrops Lion Oils centenary leaflet: Leaflet produced in 1938 for the Centenary of Thomas Moscrop and Co Ltd of Bolton Postcard advertising the Lion Oils brand of Thomas Moscrop and Co Ltd. Folds out to eight pages with several Black and white photographs of the firm.
Moscrops Lion Oils printing block.: Large wooden printing block. Metal printing plate on front and white paper on one side of reverse. Image of gentleman with a top hat, jacket and tie, wearing a union jack waistcoat, stood inside a barrel. Text on barrel: LION MOTOR OILS T. MOSCROP and Co.
Hart Common Colliery: Black and white copy photograph of soldiers on strike duty at Hart Common Colliery, Hewlett No.1 Pit, Westhoughton in 1912. Pit head can be seen behind them.
Hart Common Colliery: Black and white copy photograph of soldiers on strike duty at Hart Common Colliery, Hewlett No.1 Pit, Westhoughton in 1912. Reservoir can be seen behind them.
Hart Common Colliery: Black and white copy photograph of policemen on strike duty at Hart Common Colliery, Hewlett No.1 Pit, Westhoughton in 1912.
Stotts Pit: Black and white copy photograph of winding engine at Stotts Pit, Westhoughton c1920.
Lanton family, Nebo Street: Black and white photograph printed as a postcard. Portrait of a woman and a girl - both members of the Lanton family who lived on Nebo Street, Bolton. Picture taken c1900.
Magee Marshall poster: Magee Marshall + Co pub poster. printed c1900. two colour. wooden frame.
Montcliffe Colliery: Black and white copy photograph of No.1 Pit, Montcliffe Colliery, Horwich in 1966.
Montcliffe Colliery: Black and white copy photograph of No.1 Pit, Montcliffe Colliery, Horwich in 1966.
Workers Christmas Dance, Haslam Spinning Company, 1939: Photograph, black and white, taken Feb-1939, of workers at Haslam Spinning Company, no.1 Mill, Chorley Old Road, at Christmas Dance, after celebrating wedding of Managing Directors son - Mr Gerrard.
Haslam no.1 Mill workers in Southport: Photograph, black and white, taken c.1924, of Haslams no.1 Mill card room operatives on yearly outing to Southport, all female, some munching on ice creams. The donor is second from right on the front row.
Deane Mills, Barrow Bridge: Postcard with colour photographic image on front, taken c.1910, of exterior of Deane Mills , Barrow Bridge. donor lived in house in the foreground, where door is visible, second from the right
Barlow and Jones staff celebrate 1937 Coronation: Photo, taken 1937, of staff of Barlow and Jones, Albert mills, Bolton, at time of coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. View of Thomas Eckersley at desk in celler office. Eckersly was the first husband of the donor, and was killed in WW2.
Barlow and Jones staff celebrate 1937 Coronation: Black and white photo, taken 1937, of 2 female staff members of Barlow and Jones, Albert mills, Bolton, at time of coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth.
Barlow and Jones staff celebrate 1937 Coronation: Black and white photo, taken 1937, of female staff of Barlow and Jones, Albert mills, Bolton, at time of coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. Mules to left and right, bunting and flags in background.
Barlow and Jones staff celebrate 1937 Coronation: Black and white photo, taken 1937, group portrait of female staff of Barlow and Jones, Albert mills, Bolton, at time of coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, on factory floor, bunting and flags decorate room.
Barlow and Jones staff celebrate 1937 Coronation: Black and white photo, taken 1937, of 3 female and one male staff member of Barlow and Jones, Albert mills, Bolton, at time of coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, stood next to textile machinery, bunting and flags in background.
Barlow and Jones staff celebrate 1937 Coronation: Black and white photo, taken 1937, of female staff of Barlow and Jones, Albert mills, Bolton, at time of coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. Pictured next to textile machinery, all wearing ring of flowers in hair.
Barlow & Jones staff celebrate 1937 Coronation: Staff of Barlow & Jones, Albert mills, Bolton, at time of coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, next to mill machinery, bunting and flags in background.
Barlow and Jones staff celebrate 1937 Coronation: Female staff of Barlow and Jones, Albert mills, Bolton, at time of coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. Pictured next to textile machinery, room adorned with bunting and flags. Each lady is wearing ring of flowers i
Workers outside Springfield Mill: Group portrait of workers outside Springfield Mill, home to Springfield Paper Works. Man third from the right in second row from the front is Albert Williamson.
Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway registration certificate.: Registration Certificate No. 631 that records the appointment of Mr A Mellor as a Fireman at the Bolton Shed on March 5th 1920. Issued by the Chief Mechanical Engineers Office of the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway.
Infirmary, Chorley Street: Sepia postcard photograph showing the Infirmary, Chorley Street, Bolton with trees in foreground, atop a hill. THE MILTON POSTCARD printed on reverse.
Chadwick Orphanage: Sepia postcard photograph showing Chadwick Orphanage, Bolton. Some children stood outside front gate, one with a bicycle. White text set in bottom right of image.
Blairs Convalescent Home: Hand-coloured postcard photograph showing Blairs Convalescent Home, Bromley Cross. Message on reverse but no address or stamp.
Crompton centenary handkerchief: 1927 Crompton Centenary handkerchief. In centre says Crompton Centenary. With presentation envelope.
Mill Hill Mill, Mill Hill Street: Exterior of Mill Hill Mill, Mill Hill Street, Bolton, home of the Mill Hill Spinning Company. man with ladder can just be made out in the background to the left
North End Spinning Company, North End Mill no.1, Canning Street,: Photograph, with copy print, date unknown, of exterior of North End Mill no.1, Canning Street, Bolton. Used by North End Spinning Company, then by TM Hesketh and Sons
Flash St Mills, 1988: Photograph, colour, taken April-20-1988, of interior of Flash St Mills, Bolton. Several iron pillars supporting iron beams in shot. 4 main buildings: Pin Mill, Royal George Mill, Royal Sovereign Mill and Great Moor St Mills. Est. c.1788 by Ormrod and Hardcastle
Flash St Mills, 1988: Black and white photo, taken 20-Apr-1988, of Flash St Mills, Flash St, Bolton. View of mill chimney. 4 main buildings: Pin Mill, Royal George Mill, Royal Sovereign Mill and Great Moor St Mills. Est. c.1788 by Ormrod and Hardcastle.
Flash St Mills, 1988: Black and white photo, taken 20-Apr-1988, of Flash St Mills, Flash St, Bolton. View of cobbled court yard at side of one of the 4 main multi-storey mill buildings. 4 main buildings: Pin Mill, Royal George Mill, Royal Sovereign Mill and Great Moor St Mills.
Flash St Mills, 1988: Photo, taken 20-Apr-1988, of Flash St Mills, Flash St, Bolton. Exterior view of one of the 4 main multi storey buildings, through broken glass window. 4 main buildings: Pin Mill, Royal George Mill, Royal Sovereign Mill and Great Moor St Mills. Est. c.1788 by Ormrod and Hardcastle, closed c.1960's as cotton mills, now derelict
Flash St Mills, 1988: Photo, taken 20-Apr-1988, interior of Flash St Mills, Flash St, Bolton. Interior of building, possibly engine room. High ceiling, tall windows to the left. 4 main buildings: Pin Mill, Royal George Mill, Royal Sovereign Mill and Great Moor St Mills. Est. c.1788 by Ormrod and Hardcastle, closed c.1960's as cotton mills, now derelict
Flash St Mills, 1988: Black and white photo, taken 20-Apr-1988, exterior of one of the main mill buildings at Flash St Mills, Flash St, Bolton. 5 storey building, chimney in view. 4 main buildings: Pin Mill, Royal George Mill, Royal Sovereign Mill and Great Moor St Mills.
Flash St Mills, 1988: Black and white photo, taken 20-Apr-1988, of exterior of Flash St Mills, Flash St, Bolton View of exterior of one of the 4 main mill buildings. Road to the right, chimney in background. 4 main buildings.
Flash St mills, 1988: Black and white photo, taken 20-Apr-1988, of exterior of Flash St Mills, Flash St, Bolton. View of roofs and diagonal skylights of what could be weaving sheds, from upper floor of building.
St Johns Church: St Johns Church at Harvest Thanksgiving. organ visible in the background.
St Johns Church: St Johns Church at Harvest Thanksgiving. View of large stain glass window.
Firwood Fold: Sepia postcard photograph showing Firwood Fold, Bolton. FIRWOOD FOLD, SAMUEL CROMPTONS BIRTHPLACE NEAR BOLTON. 45675. L.V.
Deane Church: Deane Church, Bolton.
Stepping Stones, Turton: Stepping Stones, Turton, Jumbles, Bolton. Two girls crossing the river.
Astley Bridge Park: Sepia postcard photograph showing Astley Bridge Park, Bolton. A number of people sat on a bench to left. ASTLEY BRIDGE PARK, BOLTON printed in bottom left corner, 65587 in bottom right. GM/B LANCS 50p in pencil on reverse. Valentines logo on reverse.
Hand Mule Spinners, Sovereign Mill.: Black and white photograph of fourteen male mill workers. Six are stood in the back row, five in the middle row and three seated at the front. Behind the men is a good view of the vertical line shafting that drove the machinery.
Thomas Cross and Co. Ltd. long service certificate: Framed long service certificate presented to Samuel Entwistle by the Directors of The Bleachers Association for 52 years of service at Thomas Cross and Co Ltd. Dated 10th January 1935. Scroll around the certificate lists bleaching companies.
Chorley Street: Black and white postcard photograph showing the infirmary, Chorley Street, Bolton.
Knowsley Street: Hand coloured postcard photograph showing Knowsley Street, Bolton. Two trams visible, D and N. Market Hall to the right and various shops to the left with St. Georges Church in the distance. Various people milling about and one man is up a ladder up a shop
Atlas Statue from Atlas Forge: Colour photograph showing statue of Atlas from Walmsleys Atlas Forge, moving to its new site on Kay Street, April 19th 1989. Crane lifting it into position.
Atlas Statue moving to new site: Colour photograph showing statue of Atlas from Walmsleys Atlas Forge, moving to its new site on Kay Street, April 19th 1989. Being attached to crane.
Sixty-Three Steps, Barrow Bridge, Nr. Bolton: Sepia postcard photograph showing the Sixty-Three Steps, Barrow Bridge, Bolton. 3 children sat near the top with two adults behind them. Title 58660 SIXTY-THREE STEPS, BARROW BRIDGE, NR. BOLTON on front.
Foggs Pit disaster, Darcy Lever, 1907: Black and white copy photograph of pit head at Foggs Pit, Little Lever after the disaster of October 4th 1907. On reverse of print is copy of the memoriam card for the 10 men who lost their lives.
The Oaks Lodge: Sepia postcard photograph showing The Oaks Lodge, Astley Bridge, Bolton (2 miles North East of Bolton). Man stood in doorway and one at gate to the right.
Temperance March: Sepia postcard photograph showing a Temperance March through Harwood c1910. Banner being paraded through the streets followed by children and a brass band.
Temperance March: Sepia postcard photograph showing a Temperance March through Harwood c1910. Smartly dressed children in foreground.
Firwood Fold: Sepia postcard photograph showing Firwood Fold, Bolton. C.E. WILLIS LTD., PHOTO. in bottom right corner. Red 2d stamp on reverse. Postmarked BOLTON LANCS 1PM 4 JNE 1952 . Handwritten note on reverse from G.H.J. to Dr (or D?) M.M. (or H.H.? illegible)
Queen's park: Sepia postcard photograph showing the flower beds at Queens Park, Bolton. Band stand in the background. Handwritten message in black ink on the reverse.
Haslam Spinning Company: Photograph, black and white, taken c.1930s, mounted on card, of women operating draw frames, roving frames, etc at Halliwell Cotton Works, Chorley Old Road.
Mill Hill Mill, Mill Hill St,: Photographic image on postcard, b/w, of fire at Mill Hill Mill, Mill Hill Street, home of Mill Hill Spinning Company, Bolton, c.1930's? photo taken at night, silhouette of mill can be made out, with light sections which are the fire. the outline of a ladder can be made out, from the top of which water is being sprayed towards the building
Rivington: Sepia postcard photograph. View looking over Cascade, Bungalow, Rivington. Handwritten message in blue ink on the reverse.
The Bungalow, Rivington: Sepia postcard photograph. View of the Bungalow from the west pergola, Rivington.
The Pike, Rivington: Sepia postcard photograph. View of the Pike, Rivington from the Bungalow.
Lostock Junction Mills: photograph, black and white, copyprint, taken 1925, aerial view of Lostock Junction Mills
Crook Street train crash: Postcard with photographic image of the Crook street train crash in 1918. Image of train crashed into front of house or building. Rubble and stones in the foreground. White text has been added in bottom left and bottom right. Annotated on the reverse.
Crook Street train crash: Postcard with photographic image of the Crook street train crash in 1918. Image of part of train crashed into corner of house. Door can be seen to the right of the wreckage. Image has white border around with black text in the bottom right. Annotated on t
St Peter's Church: Sepia postcard photograph showing St Peters Church, New Church Road, Smithills. View of church and graveyard, very faded.
Turton Tower: Sepia postcard photograph showing Turton Tower, Turton.
Magee Marshall pub price list: Price list for drinks sold at Magee Marshall owned pub valid from May 1964
Sharples Museum catalogue: Catalogue of Sharples Museum of Curiosities in Nature and Art, Star Inn, Bolton; dates from 1850 and relates contents of museum
Bolton Theatre poster: Poster for show at Bolton Theatre - For the benefit of Mr and Mrs Rosthorn. Printed black on white paper. Performance on February 19th 1827.
May Queen: Photograph of Earl Marshall and May Queen. studio portrait taken around time of Catholic processions, 1930s.
Catholic procession: Photograph of children of Catholic procession passing the Balmoral Hotel. 1930s. Taken from the first floor window. Could be on feast of St Peter and Paul.
WWI memorial card: WWI memorial card issued on the death of Rifleman Walter Turner. Text is headed - Died at Netley Hospital. Portrait photograph of W Turner at centre left of the card.
William Ryder Ltd. catalogue: Catalogue of tools and machinery made by William Ryder Ltd at their Bee Hive Works, Bolton. Titled Forging machines, sawing machines and other tools. 20 pages many with illustrations of the machinery - final page is a price list but this has been fill
Tuer Brothers catalogue: Catalogue listing prices of machinery made by Tuer Brothers at their Hope Foundry, Farnworth. Titled List of Prices of Machinery for the weaving and preparation of all kinds of fabrics 28 pages listing 145 items from Fustian Velvet Looms to Wizzers
Preparations for WWII civil defence: Photograph of seven men lowering a stretcher on a hoist system from the top of a mock-up gable end. The exercise was probably part of preparations for World War II civil defence. unknown location.
1940s rescue personnel: Photograph showing 9 1940s rescue personnel in uniform, possibly at Burnden Park, Bolton.
Bolton Civil Defence Corps: Photograph showing Bolton Civil Defence Corps personnel (seven women + one man) c 1940s.
Victory Concert programme: Paper programme for Victory Concert held at Victoria Hall, Bolton on Mon-Apr-7-1919, red white and blue ribbon at centre of spine.
Acresfield: Photograph of a general view of a street and buildings, black and white, taken in 1969, in Acresfield, possibly a district in Bolton
Acresfield: Photograph of a general view of a street and buildings, black and white, taken in 1969,in Acresfield, possibly a district in Bolton
Acresfield: Photograph of the side view of building, black and white, taken in 1969, in Acresfield, possibly a district of Bolton
Wholesale market, Ashburner St.: Postcard with coloured picture of Wholesale market, Ashburner St, Bolton. Town Hall in background. Postmarked January 1905.
Wholesale market, Great Moor St.: Photograph, black and white, copy print, with people shopping at Great Moor St Wholesale market, Bolton. c1920s
The Football Association Cup Competition. Final Tie ticket stub: F. A. Cup final ticket stub north stand ticket for the Empire Stadium, Wembley, for 'The Football Association Cup Competition. Final Tie. Saturday April 28th 1923' between Bolton Wanderers and West Ham United. Ticket for Block D, Row 30, Seat 25.
Lever Park: Hand-coloured postcard showing Lever Park with Rivington Pike in background; female figure leaning against tree in foreground; picture bordered with embossed belt shaped design.
The Jumbles: Hand-coloured postcard. View of Bradshaw Brook, The Jumbles, near Bolton. Graded blue boarder.
Cottages Barrow Bridge. Bolton: Hand-coloured postcard photograph. View of Barrow Bridge cottages with gold and wood effect printed frame. Green HALF PENNY stamp. date stamped: (? illegible) CROSS 3PM AU 19 09. Handwritten message in ink on reverse.
Smithills Hall: Hand-coloured postcard photograph showing Smithills hall from gardens. Taken around 1905. Image is inside oval embossed frame with gold and brown border. Text to the bottom of the image. Handwritten message in black ink on the reverse.
Bolton Town Hall: Hand-coloured postcard photograph showing Bolton Town Hall from Victoria Square. Image is set in oval border with brown and gold embossed background. Handwritten message in black ink on the reverse.
Churchgate: Hand-coloured postcard. View of Churchgate, Bolton showing hansom cab stand in middle of street. Inset is Bolton County Borough Seal. Taken around 1908.
Rivington Old Farm: Hand-coloured postcard. View of Rivington Old Farm from in front of driveway; Bolton County Borough seal inset. Taken around 1905.
Longworth Lane: Hand-coloured postcard with wood effect border. View of Longworth Lane, Bolton. Taken around 1910. Path in centre with group of people sat on steps/ rocks and trees around the edges. Longworth Lane, Bolton in red text on left. Handwritten message in ink
Walmsley Church from Longworth Lane: Hand-coloured postcard showing view of Walmsley Church. Wood effect border. Text: Walmsley Church from Longworth Lane, Bolton in bottom left corner. Taken around 1910. Handwritten message in purple pencil on reverse.
Queens Park: Hand-coloured postcard showing pond and fountain at Queens Park, Bolton. Figure seated on bench. Taken circa 1910. Handwritten message in black ink on the reverse.
Knowsley Street: Hand-coloured postcard. View of Knowsley Street, Bolton. Shows St. Georges Church in centre with Market Hall entrance on right; tram lines and wires are visible. Taken around 1909.
Bradshaw Hall: Bradshaw Hall. Drawing-room: This apartment situated in the south wing contained several examples of fine marquetry, together with pictures by Jan Van Os, Jan Van Huysum, John David de Heem and others.
Bradshaw Hall: Bradshaw Hall. East front door.
Bradshaw Hall: Bradshaw Hall. Stone hall: Shows some fine examples of 17th century furniture (large table, chairs, carved mantelpiece and surround, large plate with relief above mantelpiece).
Bradshawgate: East side of Bradshawgate with Arndale Centre. Bradshawgate, Bolton.
Yates Wine Lodge, Bradshawgate: View of Yates Wine Lodge, Bradshawgate, Bolton.
Prince William, Bradshawgate: View of Prince William, Bradshawgate, Bolton.
The Gaiety, Bradshawgate: View of The Gaiety, Shipgates, Bradshawgate, Bolton.
Prudential Buildings, Bradshawgate: View of Prudential Buildings, Bradshawgate, Bolton.
Lennards and Whewell Buildings: View of Lennards and Whewell Buildings, Bradshawgate, Bolton.
A Jones and Sons, Whewell buildings and Lennards: General view showing A Jones and Sons, Whewell Buildings and Lennards. Bradshawgate, Bolton.
Ramsden Music shop: Photograph showing Ramsden Music shop, the Volunteer was called the Empire by 1902. Bradshawgate, Bolton.
Carters hat shop: Photograph showing Carters hat shop Bradshawgate, Bolton.
Carters hat shop: Photograph showing Carters hat shop Bradshawgate, Bolton. The low buildings to the right of Carters were demolished prior to Palladium Picture House being built there.
Bradshawgate: Bradshawgate looking south from Fold St. 1900. Extreme right to left: H. Samuel, watchmaker and jeweller. Bromley, T and Son, art dealers. James Preston, Jeweller. Saddle Inn. Wolfenolen, S, watchmaker and jeweller.
Yates Wine Lodge: Bradshawgate, corner of Fold St. 1898. Yates Wine Lodge and Samuels Jewellers.
Bradshawgate: Photograph, black and white, mounted on card. Bradshawgate, Wood St. 1897. Fletchers Hatters, here from 1823-1832. One valued customer was Lord Leverhulme. Site later 1933 Yorkshire Penny Bank. Left shows Trustee Savings Bank 1850-1920.
Bradshawgate: Bradshawgate, Deansgate corner. 1900.
Paragon Theatre: Bradshawgate, Paragon Theatre. 1926. Demolished to build the Arcade about 1935.
Pack Horse Hotel: Bradshawgate. Shows a group of work men outside the Pack Horse Hotel.
Bradshawgate: Bradshawgate. 1887. Jubilee decorations by Ship Inn (S. Crowther, proprietor), with group of people.
Gaskells farm: Front and side view of Gaskells farm, stone building. Breightmet, Bolton.
Roscow Fold: Houses at Roscow Fold, Breightmet, Bolton.
Bridge St. junction: Bridge St junction with Deansgate, Bolton. Woolworths on the left.
Higher Bridge St.: Shop premises due for demolition. Higher Bridge St, Bolton.
T. J. Curwood Greengrocer: Photo, enlargement from postcard, black and white, Thos J. Curwood, Greengrocer, Bridge St, Bolton.
T. J. Curwood Greengrocer: Thos J. Curwood, Greengrocer, Bridge St, Bolton. 1920s.
Bridge St. drapery store: The Bridge St Co-op drapery store c1900. Was opened on Saturday, July 30th 1897 and badly damaged by fire in 1902. It was rebuilt and officially opened February 27th 1904. It was bought by the Electricity Board in November 1952.
Kings Hall: Black and white copy photograph showing the interior of the Kings Hall in Farnworth in the late 1930s. The hall was originally a cinema, then used as a store by Magee Marshall and Co before being rented by the Farnworth Fitness and Recreation from 1937.
Weightlifters: Black and white copy photograph showing two weightlifters with their promoter. Left to right the men are - Mel Barnett, Jim Halliday and Mr Pullman (a former world champion).
Farnworth Fitness and Recreation Club: Black and white copy photograph showing members of the Farnworth Fitness and Recreation Club, late 1930s. The picture was taken at the Kings Hall in Farnworth.
Burnden Park: Black and white photograph showing the Normid superstore beside the old Embankment End at Burnden Park prior to demolition in June 1997
Burnden Park: Black and white photograph showing the Burnden Stand and Paddock from near the Great Lever end at Burnden Park prior to demolition in June 1998
Burnden Park: Black and white photograph showing the Burnden Paddock at Burnden Park, looking towards the Great Lever end prior to demolition in June 1998
Burnden Park: Black and white photograph taken from the Burnden Stand at Burnden Park showing area of pitch, Manchester Road Stand and Great Lever End prior to demolition in June 1998
Burnden Park: Black and white photograph showing executive Suite and Manchester Road Stand with debris in foreground at Burnden Park prior to demolition in June 1998
Burnden Park: Black and white photograph showing area of team dug outs in Manchester Road Stand at Burnden Park prior to demolition in June 1998
Burnden Park: Black and white photograph showing Burnden Stand and Paddock in background with lower part of Great Lever End in foreground at Burnden Park prior to demolition in June 1998
Burnden Park: Black and white photograph showing Great Lever End looking towards Manchester Road Stand with Police control centre in middle at Burnden Park prior to demolition in June 1998
Burnden Park: Black and white photograph showing Burnden Paddock and Stand and Great Lever End; taken from Manchester Road Stand area at Burnden Park prior to demolition in June 1998
Burnden Park: Black and white photograph showing partly burnt out Manchester Road Stand from Great Lever End at Burnden Park; taken prior to demolition in June 1998
Miss Sarah Reed: Black and white postcard photograph showing Miss Sarah Reed, who was parcel messenger between Belmont and Bolton for a 30 year period; image shows Miss Reed seated on trap drawn by a donkey or mule near to a main road.
Queens park: Hand coloured postcard photograph. View of Queens Park, Bolton; image shows Pavilion in background; fountain and 2 figures in middle distance and reservoir in foreground.
Blackburn Road: Sepia postcard photograph. View of Blackburn Road and the Lamb Hotel, Astley Bridge. Embossed border decorated with floral motif. Taken circa 1920.
Bobs Smithy: Black and white postcard photograph. View of Bobs Smithy (Smithy on left hand side of road, pub on the right hand side of road) Inscription - (printed on bottom of photograph) BOBS SMITHY. CHORLEY OLD ROAD BOLTON.
Ye Olde Man and Scythe: Hand-coloured postcard photograph. View of Ye Olde Man and Scythe pub on Churchgate; male with dogs at left side of pub door; female on right side; young man in suit walking past pub.
Ye Olde Man and Scythe: Black and white postcard photograph. View of staff standing outside Ye Olde Man and Scythe public house, 6 Churchgate. Plaque above right hand bay window reads - DISTRICT HEADQUARTERS / OLDHAM AND DISTRICT CYCLISTS UNION.
Ye Olde Man and Scythe: Sepia postcard photograph. View of Ye Olde Man and Scythe public house, 6 Churchgate; Bolton; three individuals standing outside entrance (possibly proprietor Frank S. Thompson and staff) with dog.
Craven Heifer Public House: Black and white postcard photograph. View of the Craven Heifer Public House; 2 individuals standing in the doorway.
Astley Bridge: Sepia postcard photograph with embossed border. View of Blackburn Road, Astley Bridge with tram, and horse and cart traffic; on left is Lawsons Arms Hotel (587 Blackburn Road).
Crofters Hotel: Sepia postcard photograph. View of Crofters Hotel, and fountain and cab stand on St. Georges Road; plaque above cab stand door reads: No 6 STAND / JOLLY CROFTERS / 3 CABS.
Junction of Halliwell Rd and Blackburn Rd.: Sepia postcard photograph. View of the junction of Halliwell Road and Blackburn Road; shows tram, and horse and cart traffic as well as pedestrians on near and middle foreground; premises of R. Dakins and Sons are visible on corner of street.
Baptist Chapel, Astley Bridge: Sepia postcard photograph. View of Baptist Chapel, Astley Bridge (built 1861), with 2 men standing at entrance.
Victoria Square: Sepia postcard photograph. View of shops and on Victoria Square and streets beyond looking towards Bolton Parish Church; on right of photograph is the Grapes Hotel. Taken from the Town Hall Clock Tower.
Victoria Square: Black and white postcard photograph. View of war memorial, Victoria Square with shops including Taylors, Lythgoes, harts and Hyde Brothers; tower in background is part of Gas Offices in Hotel Street; taken from Town Hall steps.
Wilkinsons Sanatorium: Sepia postcard photograph. View of Wilkinsons Sanatorium, Astley bridge, Bolton; shows Sanatorium building in background with huts in foreground for patients to sit in; huts were able to move to face direction of sunlight.
Eden Orphanage: Sepia postcard photograph. View of Eden Orphanage, Astley Bridge, Bolton; shows front facade of orphanage with open ground in foreground.
Bolton Infirmary: Sepia postcard photograph. View of Bolton Infirmary from the Chorley New Road Entrance.
Whittles Storage: Black and white postcard photograph showing 3 removal lorries used by Whittles Storage, Bolton, probably over a period 1920s-1930s; taken with church (?) tower in background circ 1936; card addressed to Mrs Pendlebury 579 Chorley Old Road, Bolton.
Knott Brothers Chemists and Pharmacists: Sepia postcard photograph. View of the premises of Knott Brothers Chemists and Pharmacists (Astley Bridge pharmacy), 462 Seymour Road, Astley Bridge; taken circa 1909.
Intack House: Sepia postcard photograph. Showing Intack House, Lever Park, Rivington; in background on top of hill is Roynton cottage (Lord Leverhulmes bungalow).
Blackburn Rd. Astley Bridge. Bolton: Black and white postcard photograph. View of Blackburn Road, Astley Bridge; photo shows Dunscar tram and variety of horse-drawn traffic and pedestrian.
Deane Road: Sepia postcard photograph. View of Deane Road, looking south-west from St. Saviours church; on left is Deane Mill; on right is site of Diamond Brewery; 372-366 Green Bank Farm; The Holly; The Elms; Whitebank.
Trinity Street station: Hand coloured postcard photograph view of frontage, tower and canopy of Bolton Trinity Street railway station.
Old Roman Cross Affetside Nr. Bolton Halfway between London and Edinburgh: Black and white postcard photograph. View of cottages and Old Roman cross at Affetside near Bolton; view shows a small boy sitting on steps of cross and woman standing at door; taken around 1910. Written on bottom front - OLD ROMAN CROSS NR BOLTON HALF
Bolton School Scouts: Black and white postcard photograph of group of Bolton School scouts in 1932. Inscription - printed on reverse: BOLTON SCHOOL SCOUTS 1932
Bee Hive Hotel: Black and white postcard photograph. View of the Bee Hive Hotel, Horwich; sign on gable and advertises Richard Banks as proprietor.
Astley Bridge: Black and white postcard photograph. View of Blackburn Road, Astley Bridge; on left side of road is the Lamb Hotel public house.
Wingfields Silverwell Brewery: Black and white photograph mounted on card. View of employees of Wingfields Silverwell Brewery posed with horses and carts outside their premises at 17 Nelson Square.
Astley Bridge Wanderers football team: Black and white photograph mounted in card frame. Posed team photograph of Astley Bridge Wanderers - team for the 1892/93 season.
Moss Bank House: Black and white lantern slide of Moss Bank House, Moss Bank Park. Taken by Bolton Council Parks Department Staff.
Moss Bank Park: Black and white lantern slide of site for greenhouses (after levelling) in Moss Bank Park. Taken by Bolton Council Parks Department Staff.
Moss Bank Park: Black and white lantern slide of greenhouse in form of erection at Moss Bank Park, 1952. Depicts builders at work laying foundations. Taken by Bolton Council Parks Department Staff.
Moss Bank Park: Black and white lantern slide of third stage of greenhouse construction at Moss Bank Park, 1954. Completed greenhouses behind one in the foreground awaiting roof. Taken by Bolton Council Parks Department Staff.
Moss Bank Park: Black and white lantern slide of greenhouses in Moss Bank Park, 1954 following the completion of the third stage of construction. Undeveloped land covered in tire marks in foreground. Taken by Bolton Council Parks Department Staff.
Moss Bank Park: Black and white lantern slide of completed boiler house in Moss Bank Park greenhouses, 1954. Taken by Bolton Council Parks Department Staff.
Moss Bank Park: Hand coloured lantern slide of Old English Garden, Moss Bank Park. Centre of slide shows people taking walks around flower garden. Large trees at edge of slide. Taken by Bolton Council Parks Department Staff.
Moss Bank Park: Black and white lantern slide of the Old English garden in Moss Bank Park. Lady in hat and young girl standing amongst flowers. Taken by Bolton Council Parks Department Staff.
Moss Bank Park: Black and white lantern slide of the Old English Garden in Moss Bank. Taken by Bolton Council Parks Department Staff.
Moss Bank Park: hand coloured lantern slide of the rock garden in Moss Bank Park. People sat on rocks. Pond in foreground. Taken by Bolton Council Parks Department Staff.
Moss Bank Park: Black and white lantern slide of pony and donkey rides taking place in Moss Bank Park. Families stood watching in front of large tree. Taken by Bolton Council Parks Department Staff.
Moss Bank Park: Black and white lantern slide of ponies and donkeys at Moss Bank Park. Large group of families stood behind animals. Taken by Bolton Council Parks Department Staff.
Moss Bank Park: Black and white lantern slide of sand pit in Moss Bank Park. Children playing in sand pit whilst families watch from grass at side of pit (background of photo). Taken by Bolton Council Parks Department Staff.
Moss Bank Park: Black and white lantern slide of sand pit in Moss Bank Park. Children playing in sand pit watched by families on outskirts of pit. Brick wall surrounding sandpit. Taken by Bolton Council Parks Department Staff.
Moss Bank Park: Black and white lantern slide of children's swings in Moss Bank Park. Children playing on swings and surrounding grassy area. Families walking. Taken by Bolton Council Parks Department Staff.
Overdale: Black and white lantern slide of proposed site for new crematorium in Overdale, 1950. Taken by Bolton Council Parks Department Staff.
Bolton Crematorium: Black and white lantern slide of front of crematorium in Bolton. Taken by Bolton Council Parks Department Staff.
Bolton Crematorium: Black and white lantern slide of land by crematorium in Bolton. Track in foreground, flower beds in background. Taken by Bolton Council Parks Department Staff.
Bolton Crematorium: Black and white lantern slide of interior of crematorium in Bolton. Wooden floor, organ at side of room. Taken by Bolton Council Staff.
Bolton Crematorium: Black and white lantern slide of interior of crematorium in Bolton showing pews. Taken by Bolton Council Staff.
Bolton Crematorium: Black and white lantern slide of interior of crematorium in Bolton. Aisles and pews. Taken by Bolton Council Staff.
Bolton Crematorium: Black and white lantern slide of interior of crematorium in Bolton. Aisle, pews and heavy wooden doors. Taken by Bolton Council Staff.
Heaton Cemetery: Black and white lantern slide of Heaton Cemetery, 1950. Taken by Bolton Council Parks Department Staff.
Breightmet Bowling Green: Black and white lantern slide of Breightmet Bowling Green. Lawn with men playing bowls in foreground. Clubhouse in background. Taken by Bolton Council Parks Department Staff.
Mini Golf course, Breightmet: Black and white lantern slide of mini golf course in Breightmet. Men playing golf in front of white building with bicycles outside. Taken by Bolton Council Parks Department Staff.
Mini Golf course, Breightmet: Black and white lantern slide of mini golf course in Breightmet. Men playing golf in front of white building with bicycles outside. Taken by Bolton Council Parks Department Staff.
Breightmet Bowling Green: Black and white lantern slide of bowling green at Great Lever Park. Men playing bowls in centre, spectators at sides. Taken by Bolton Council Parks Department Staff.
Halliwell Children's Recreation Ground: Black and white lantern slide of Halliwell Children's Recreation Ground during redevelopment in 1951. Undeveloped land with small vehicle on it at foreground. Building at left hand side. Taken by Bolton Council Parks Department Staff.
Queens Park: Black and white lantern slide of the laying of hardcore to levels at paddling pool in Queens Park, Bolton, 1950. Taken by Bolton Council Parks Department Staff.
Queens Park: Black and white lantern slide of the laying of edging tiles paddling pool in Queens Park, Bolton, 1950. Taken by Bolton Council Parks Department Staff.
Queens Park: Black and white lantern slide of children's paddling pool in Queens Park, Bolton, 1950. Children playing in pool. Families watching at side of pool (background). Taken by Bolton Council Parks Department Staff.
Queens Park: Black and white lantern slide of paddling pool in Queens Park, Bolton, 1950 prior to its reconstruction. Trees in background. Taken by Bolton Council Parks Department Staff.
Queens Park: Black and white lantern slide of Upper Lake, Queens Park. People at right hand side of slide watching swans on lake. Taken by Bolton Council Parks Department Staff.
Sharples Park: Black and white lantern slide of Pavilion at Sharples Park. Taken by Bolton Council Parks Department Staff.
Sharples Park: Black and white lantern slide of hockey being played at Sharples Park. Taken by Bolton Council Parks Department Staff.
Smithills Hall: Black and white lantern slide of quadrangle at Smithills Hall. Taken by Bolton Council Parks Department Staff.
Smithills Hall: Black and white lantern slide of layout of front of pavilions at Royal Lancs Show at Smithills Hall, 1950. Mayors Pavilion at foreground. Taken by Bolton Council Parks Department Staff.
Smithills Hall: Black and white lantern slide of layout of pavilions at Royal Lancs Show, Smithills Hall, 1950. Flower bed in foreground. Taken by Bolton Council Parks Department Staff.
Smithills Hall: Black and white lantern slide of parks department layout at Royal Lancs Show, Smithills Hall, 1950. Flowerbed and Presidents Pavilion. Taken by Bolton Council Parks Department Staff.
Smithills Hall: Black and white lantern slide of layout of council pavilion at Royal Lancs Show, Smithills Hall, 1950. Flowerbed in foreground. Taken by Bolton Council Parks Department Staff.
Smithills Hall: Black and white lantern slide of parks department layout at Royal Lancs Show, Smithills Hall, 1950. Flowerbeds in foreground, pavilions in background. Taken by Bolton Council Parks Department Staff.
Donkey rides: Black and white lantern slide of children's donkey rides in a park. Taken by Bolton Council Parks Department Staff.
King George V playground: Black and white lantern slide of King George V playground. Children on roundabout, slides and swings in foreground, terraced houses in background. Taken by Bolton Council Parks Department Staff.
Bolton Civic Centre: Black and white lantern slide of Bolton civic centre. Taken by Bolton Council Parks Department Staff.
Parks display: Black and white lantern slide of display of parks. Taken by Bolton Council Parks Department Staff.
Albert hall: Black and white lantern slide of vegetable show at Albert Hall, Bolton. Taken by Bolton Council Parks Department Staff.
Albert hall: Black and white lantern slide of vegetable exhibit at Albert Hall, Bolton. Taken by Bolton Council Parks Department Staff.
Fruit picking in Bolton parks: Black and white lantern slide of fruit picking in Bolton Parks. Girl crouching by basket of apples in front of ladder and trees. Taken by Bolton Council Parks Department Staff.
Rock pond in a Bolton park: Black and white lantern slide of girl leaning over rock by pond in park. Taken by Bolton Council Parks Department Staff.
Membership card for Bolton Wesleyan Methodist society: Quarterly membership card for Bolton Wesleyan Methodist Society; Issued to Hannah Burton for September 1864; features basic tassel style border
Membership card for Bolton Wesleyan Methodist society: Quarterly membership card for Bolton Wesleyan Methodist Society; Issued to Lettice Burton for June 1869; features basic tassel style border
Charity programme for The family Way at the ABC Theatre: Gala premiere charity programme for The Family Way at the ABC Theatre, Churchgate, Bolton; front cover features still from the film showing Hayley Mills and Hywell Bennett on Bolton Town Hall steps
Theatre programme for the Hippodrome Theatre: Theatre programme for performances of The First Mrs Fraser by the Bolton Repertory Players at the Hippodrome Theatre, Deansgate, Bolton in the week beginning July 24th 1961; red cover with black horizontal stripes.
Burnden Park: Black and white postcard showing Burnden Park football ground, home of Bolton Wanderers F.C.; taken from top of Embankment End, looking towards the Great Lever End and Manchester Road Stand; taken around 1914 and used as a promotion by John Booth Sons.
Farnworth Congregational Church sheet: Sheet for Farnworth Congregational Church 111th Sunday School sermons and hymns, Sunday May 9th, 1926
Walter Boardman's record book: Leather bound apprentices record book for Walter Boardman who worked as an apprentice with Thomas Ryder and Son, Bolton; records date of indentures as January 7th 1908 and features small sepia portrait of Boardman.
Victoria Square: Colour photograph of Victoria Square in 1999. New fountain in foreground of picture with statue of Dobson behind. mounted on yellow paper
Old Parish Church: Postcard sized monochrome print showing the old parish church, Bolton around 1870; shows 7 figures in the churchyard
Portrait of Mrs Kay: Sepia cabinet portrait of Mrs Kay taken around 1880. Mrs Kay lived at Mason Street and worked at Crooks Mill, off Deane Road, Bolton. In silver metal frame with cut-out design to edges and wooden back.
Pretoria Pit Disaster commemorative serviette: Paper serviette commemorating the deaths of 344 coal miners in the Pretoria Pit Explosion on December 21st 1910; has complete list of the men and boys killed, monochrome illustration of the colliery and a passage of religious verse.
Gilbert J. French fabric sample catalogue card: Fabric sample catalogue card for patterns of materials for Surplices by Gilbert J. French
1929 Bolton Civic week commemorative serviette: 1929 Bolton Civic week commemorative serviette
Bolton Motor Cycle Club application: Leaflet / application for membership of the Bolton Motor Cycle Club. club mottos are The club of good pals and sociability with sport. Subscription costs 9 shillings. reverse side of sheet describes the Delights of Motoring
Bolton Motor Cycle Club bulletin: 4 page bulletin of Bolton Motor Cycle Club - On Wheels Issue no.23, August 1936. Contents include article on driving a motor car and several accounts of club outings
Commemorative towel made for Bolton Festival: Towel in brown and white textile material made for Bolton Festival 1981. wooden frame and glass cover. illustration shows Bolton town hall flying a long flag from top of the clock tower
Whiteheads department store window: Black and white photograph of Whiteheads department store shop window. Beneath a The Fur Store sign is a display of souvenir items commemorating Edward VIIs coronation
Whiteheads department store window: Mounted Black and white photograph of Whiteheads department store interior. drapery department at top of stairs with furs department to the right.
Whiteheads department store window: Mounted Black and white photograph of Whiteheads department store interior. entrances to furs department and to millinery department.
Whiteheads department store interior: Black and white photograph of Whiteheads department store interior. ceramics department in basement
Whiteheads department store interior: Black and white photograph of Whiteheads department store interior. curtain, bedding and ceramics display in basement
Whiteheads department store interior: Black and white photograph of Whiteheads department store interior. ceramics display in basement
Whiteheads department store window: Black and white photograph of Whiteheads department store shop window. display of Courtaulds fabrics and dresses, November 1940
Whiteheads department store exterior: Colour photograph of Whiteheads department store exterior on corner of Crown Street and Deansgate, circa 1980.
Parish Church: Black and white photograph taken from roof of Whiteheads department store in 1939. View of Parish Church and Derby Arms Hotel
View of Bark St. Mills chimney: Black and white photograph taken from roof of Whiteheads department store in 1939. View of rooftops and Bark St Mills chimney
Long service certificate: Framed long service certificate presented by James Chadwick and Brother Ltd to Henry Brown for 50 years service in November 1934. Design has four photographs of textile machinery at each corner of a decorative border and a central photograph of Mills
Menu card for Lever Park opening: Menu card for luncheon at the opening of Lever Park, Rivington in 1904. pink card features photograph of the Old Barn at top with menu below. reverse is blank
Programme of music for Lever Park opening: Programme of music to be played before and during luncheon at the opening of Lever Park, Rivington in 1904. Cream-coloured card programme features photograph of the Old Barn on front with musical selection inside+K640
Chalfont Street Council School: Black and white postcard photograph. View of Chalfont Street Council School, Bolton; across playground to front of building.
Samuel Crompton and descendants: Framed set of four photographs of Samuel Crompton and his descendants. Images of Samuel Crompton and his fourth son - John - are reproduced from drawings. Grandson (Wilmer) and Great grandson (Walter) are both photographs.
Certificate issued by The Lancashire and Cheshire Coal Owners Rescue Station: Framed certificate issued by The Lancashire and Cheshire Coal Owners Rescue Station to Henry Hunt for passing his exam in the use of rescue apparatus in mines. Dated December 7th November 1927. Design shows a rescuer with a fallen miner.
Deane Methodist Sunday School: Black and white photograph of crowd at the laying of the foundation stone for Deane Methodist Sunday School in 1926.
Views of Bolton: Hand-coloured postcard photograph. Nine views of Bolton arranged in geometric pattern. Central picture of Churchgate and surrounding views.
Views of Bolton: Hand-coloured postcard photograph. Ten views of Bolton arranged in three rows. Pictures from top left are of Town Hall, Sixty three steps, Churchgate, Market Cross, Victoria Square, Queens Park, Parish Church, The Jumbles, Hall ith Wood and Hall
Bradshaw Hall: Hand-coloured postcard photograph of Bradshaw Hall, Bolton. View across grounds with stream in foreground.
Bradshawgate: Coloured postcards illustration of Bradshawgate c1900, possibly worked from a photograph. Bolton coat of arms in top left corner. Sent to an address in Southport, postmarked Farnworth.
Congregational Church. Belmont. Nr. Bolton.: Sepia photograph of Congregational Church, Belmont, Nr. Bolton. Two boys leaning on wall at side. Houses in background. Addressed to: Mrs Shorrocks, 22 Leinster St., Farnworth, Bolton Date stamped BOLTON DE 7 80. Green Half Penny stamp.
View from Belmont: Black and white photograph. Landscape view from Belmont with white house in foreground on left. Title: VIEW FROM BELMONT, BOLTON in bottom right corner. 209314.J.V. in bottom left corner.
Crompton Fold Hospital: Black and white postcard photograph of Crompton Fold hospital, Breightmet. Medical staff and patients posed on front porch.
Chadwick Museum: Black and white postcard photograph of Chadwick Museum in Queens Park. View of building has railings and shrubbery in foreground. Sent to a Birmingham address, postmarked Bolton 1903.
Chadwick Orphanage: Black and white postcard photograph of Chadwick Orphanage. View of building across park and flowerbeds. Image set at the top of the card, leaving margin of white card at the bottom. No message on the reverse.
Chorley New Road: Black and white postcard photograph of Chorley New Road. View uphill with tram in the distance. Image has been put into an ornate wood-effect frame. Sent to an address in Herts on July 9th 1912, stamp has been removed.
Chorley New Road: Hand-coloured postcard photograph of Chorley New Road. View downhill with N tram to Horwich approaching. Incomplete message on reverse, not sent. Circa 1900.
St. Pauls Church, Astley Bridge: Black and white postcard photograph of exterior of St Pauls Church, Astley Bridge.
St. Georges Church: Black and white postcard montage of six photographs with decorative scroll background. Two interior and one exterior views of St Georges Church, Bolton. Three portrait photographs of Rev H.J. Elsee, Alderman W. Nicholson and Rev C.E. Davies.
Bolton Parish Church: Black and white postcard photograph of Bolton Parish Church with Church Institute in the foreground. Image set towards the top of the card leaving margin of white card along the bottom edge. Sent to an address in Haulgh, Bolton and postmarked Bolton, 1903.
Churchgate: Hand-coloured postcard of Churchgate, Bolton. View towards parish church taken before market cross erected. Sent to an address in Farnworth and postmarked Bolton, 1907.
Churchgate: Black and white postcard of the market cross, Churchgate, Bolton. View towards parish church with traffic-policeman stood outside Swan Hotel.
Le Mans Crescent: Black and white postcard photograph of Le Mans Crescent looking towards the magistrates court, entitled Civic Centre, Bolton. card is cut with scalloped edges.
Le Mans Crescent: Hand-coloured postcard photograph of Le Mans Crescent looking towards the magistrates court, entitled Civic Centre, Bolton. card is cut with scalloped edges.
Le Mans Crescent: Colour postcard photograph of Le Mans Crescent looking towards the magistrates court, entitled Civic Centre, Bolton.
Darcy Lever Hall: Black and white postcard photograph of Darcy Lever Old Hall. Sent to an address in Pontefract 1905.
Deane Church: Black and white postcard photograph of Deane Church. Message written in blank space below picture, sent to an address in Pontefract, postmarked 1902.
Deane Church: Hand-coloured postcard photograph of Deane Church.
Christ Church: Black and white postcard photograph of Christ Church, Deane Road, Bolton.
Deansgate: Hand-coloured postcard photograph of Deansgate. Image is entirely black and white except for sky which is coloured blue.
Wayoh Reservoir: Black and white postcard photograph of overflow from Wayoh Reservoir, Edgworth. Sent to an address in Deane, postmarked 1905.
Edgworth orphanage children on parade: Black and white postcard photograph of children from the orphanage on parade in Edgworth, carrying several banners. Titled The Children's Home and Orphanage - Lancashire Branch.
Children's Home and Orphanage: Black and white postcard photograph of children on the street outside the Children's Home and Orphanage, Edgworth. Good view of the building itself. Titled NCOH Edgworth, Summer. Circa 1910.
Entwistle valley railway viaduct: Black and white postcard photograph of the railway viaduct over the Entwistle valley. Coat of arms of Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway bottom right.
Farnworth Park: Black and white postcard photograph of the main entrance to Farnworth Park. View through gates to one woman standing and several sitting on a bench. Message on back to Nellie from Alice but no address or postmark.
Farnworth Park: Hand-coloured postcard photograph of the main entrance to Farnworth Park. View through gates to one woman standing and several sitting on a bench. Message on back Dear Grandma, Is this you... to address in Lytham.
Farnworth Park: Hand-coloured postcard photograph of flowerbeds in Farnworth Park. Message on back from a Farnworth address to a boarding house in Cumberland, no stamp.
Farnworth cemetery: Hand-coloured postcard photograph of the entrance to Farnworth cemetery. Message on back to an address in Lytham, postmarked Farnworth, 1919.
Doe Hey Lodge: Hand-coloured postcard photograph of Doe Hey Lodge, Farnworth. Four figures in the foreground. Message on back from Elsie to Miss Shorrocks (Alice) at an address in Blackpool, postmarked Farnworth, 1915. Large tear to surface, front, right.
Birch House: Hand-coloured postcard photograph of ivy covered Birch House, Farnworth. Image is surrounded by large white frame. Message on back from Auntie to Miss M.A. Shorrocks at an address in Morecambe. Postmarked Farnworth, 1908.
Christmas postcard: Hand-coloured postcard photograph. Collage of images of children and flowers with verse at bottom. Card is titled at centre Christmas wishes. Message on back to an address in Farnworth, postmarked December 23rd.
Christmas postcard: Hand-coloured postcard photograph of four young women above a Christmas verse titled A Merry Christmas. Message on back to an address in Farnworth, postmarked December 23rd.
Firwood Fold: Black and white photograph reproduced from a postcard of Firwood Fold, with several people gathered in doorways facing the camera. Image is surrounded by thin white frame.
Lovers Walk: Black and white photograph reproduced from a postcard of Lovers Walk, Great Lever. Image is surrounded by thin white frame.
Great Lever Park: Black and white postcard photograph of Great Lever Park. View across flowerbeds towards a row of benches. Image is surrounded by thin white frame.
Great Lever Park: Sepia postcard photograph of the entrance to Great Lever Park. View towards gates which are closed. Image is surrounded by two frames to give a mounted appearance.
Raikes Lane: Black and white postcard photograph of Raikes Lane, Great Lever. View of curve in road with houses on left and field on the right. Image is surrounded by thin white frame.
Lovers Walk: Hand-coloured postcard photograph of Lovers Walk, Green Lane, Great Lever. No people in view but lamp post prominent in centre.
Lovers Walk: Hand-coloured postcard photograph of Lovers Walk, Green Lane, Great Lever. Four people in view and Bolton Coat of Arms is featured top right.
St. Michaels Avenue: Black and white postcard photograph of St-Michaels Avenue, Green Lane. Two people in view and standing beside a house. Another house is featured in the background.
View of Green Lane: Black and white postcard photograph of Green Lane, Bolton. View looking down the road, with a house in the background.
View of Green Lane: Hand-coloured postcard photograph of Green Lane, Bolton. View looking down the road, with houses in the background. Sent to an address in South Wales, post-marked Bolton, September 17th 1920.
View of Church Road: Black and white postcard photograph of Church Road, Halliwell, Bolton. View at a junction, with houses in the background. Small child and two people sat on a bench in the foreground. Picture surrounded by three frames to give a mounted appearance.
View of Church Road: Black and white postcard photograph of Church Road, Halliwell, Bolton. View looking down road, with people walking down the pavement. Large barn and some houses in the background. Picture surrounded by three frames to give a mounted appearance..
View of Hardy-Mill Road: Black and white postcard photograph of Hardy-Mill Road, Harwood, Bolton. View of bend in the road, with a horse and carriage travelling down the centre. Picture surrounded by three frames to give a mounted appearance.
The Infirmary: Hand-coloured postcard of The Infirmary and park, Bolton. View of the Infirmary . Infirmary in the background and two people in the park in the foreground, one with a pram. Sent to a Miss Haslam at a Lytham address, from her sister. Post-marked, 1920.
New Nurses Home: Black and white postcard of the New Nurses Home, Bolton. View of the Infirmary in background and park in foreground. Bolton post mark, July 30th 1926. Sent to a Miss Green in Lytham St Annes.
The Jumbles: Black and white postcard of a waterfall, The Jumbles, Bolton. View of a waterfall with trees and a bridge in the background. Photograph taken with long-exposure to capture waters movement.
The Jumbles: Black and white postcard of a waterfall, The Jumbles, Bolton. Part of the Valentines Series
View of Knowsley Street: Black and white postcard of Knowsley Street, Bolton. View down Knowsley Street, with cars and trams on the road and views of the shops lining the street. Picture in centre with a white frame around it.
View of Knowsley Street: Hand-coloured postcard of Knowsley Street, Bolton. View down Knowsley Street with shops and people in the foreground.
View of Knowsley Street: Black and white postcard of Knowsley Street, Bolton. View down at junction on Knowsley Street with shops and people and a horse and cart in the foreground. The Bon Marche in view on the corner.
View of Knowsley Street: Black and white postcard of Knowsley Street Bolton. View down Knowsley Street with shops and people in the foreground. Main building in then picture is the Market Hall.
Prospect House: Black and white postcard of Prospect House, Lostock, Bolton. Picture of house. Postcard written from G.H. Booth showing Prospect House as their new home.
Nelson Square: Hand-coloured postcard of Nelson Square, Bolton. Image of people sitting on benches around a large lamp-post in the centre of the square. View down the pathway with lawns on either side. W. TONG and SONS LTD. sign on building in background.
Nelson Square: Hand-coloured postcard of Nelson Square, Bolton. The postcard is of the square taken looking towards Bradshawgate and features with two men in the foreground and a tram in the background.
Nelson Square: Black and white postcard of Nelson Square, Bolton. Photograph taken from a corner of the square with the statue of Samuel Crompton in view and the war memorial in the background.
Nelsons Square: Hand coloured postcard of Nelson Square, Bolton. The picture is of the square taken from Bradshawgate looking across the square with the statue of Samuel Crompton in view. Printed before the war memorial was built.
Floodlighting. Bolton Education Offices and Cenotaph. 1935.: Black and white postcard of Nelson Square, Bolton. The picture is of the square taken from Bradshawgate looking across the square with the war memorial in view and Bolton Education offices behind. Picture taken at night with floodlighting.
Newport Street: Illustrated postcard of Newport Street, Bolton, looking down the street with the town hall clock in the background and shops in the foreground. The Bolton coat of arms has been printed onto the front of the postcard.
Haslam Park: Black and white postcard of Haslam park, Bolton. Text: HASLAM PARK, BOLTON 201,766.J.V. in white at bottom. Lake and grounds in the foreground with Haslam Hall in the background.
Moss Bank Park: Black and white postcard of Moss Bank Park, Bolton. The picture is taken of the rock gardens at the park. Message to a Miss Brocklehurst in Shrewsbury on reverse.
Rivington Church: Black and white postcard of Rivington Church.
River Douglas: Hand coloured postcard of the River Douglas, Rivington.
Rivington Hall Farm: Black and white postcard of Rivington Hall Farm. Taken from left of the barn. Pile of slate in front of the building.
Rivington Barn: Black and white postcard of interior of Rivington Barn - captioned Inside Hall Barn Rivington. Shows bare tables and benches.
Rivington Pike: Black and white postcard of the watchtower at Rivington Pike. The picture includes two women in front of tower.
Tiger's Glen, Rivington: Hand coloured postcard of a waterfall at Tigers Glen, Rivington. Written to Mrs Sharrocks, from friend Maggie. Circa 1910.
Old Barn, Rivington: Hand coloured postcard of the Old Barn, Rivington near Bolton. Written to Miss Lily Hinson, from her father, postmarked July 1909
Hall Barn, Rivington: Black and white postcard of Hall Barn, Rivington. Four people sat outside on benches: one man, one old lady and two children.
Rivington: Black and white postcard of Rivington hall. Picture in centre with an embossed frame and edging. Written to Miss W. Hulmes. also written is 'Rivington outside Bolton'.
Rivington Hall: Black and white postcard of Rivington Hall near Chorley (postal address: Rivington near Bolton) Small photograph with white frame - picture is offset to left.
Rivington Hall: Hand coloured postcard of Rivington Hall, near Bolton. Sent to Mr. B. Taylor in Heaton, postmarked 1907
St Marks School: Black and white postcard of St Marks School, Fletcher Street, Bolton. Photograph taken in 1861 across waste ground with several figures posed in front of the school.
Higher Grade Schools: Black and white postcard of Higher Grade Schools white margin on right hand side titled Bolton.
Technical College: Black and white postcard of Technical College, Bolton. Cars parked in front and down the side of the building.
Bolton School: Black and white postcard of Bolton School. View of inner courtyard with bare tree as central feature.
Bolton School: Black and white postcard of The Bolton School, Bolton . Written to Miss Irene M. Brocklehurst in Shrewsbury and postmarked 28.7.1937
Thicketford Bridge: Hand coloured postcard of Thicketford Bridge, Tonge Moor, Bolton.
Dug un Kennel public house: Hand coloured postcard of the Dug un Kennel public house, Bolton. Circa 1905. Postcard is subtitled: Bill Spriggs Committee Rooms. This public house on Tonge Fold Road was actually called the Park View.
View of Tong Lane: Hand coloured postcard of Tong Lane with an ornate frame around the main picture. A car on the road is at the centre of the picture, with a woman on the grass verge. It is written to Dear Uncle from Elsie wishing him a happy birthday.
Town Hall: Colour postcard of the Town Hall, Bolton. Sent to a Miss M H Kay in Llandudno and postmarked 1906
Interior of Albert Hall: Hand coloured postcard of the interior of the Albert Hall, Bolton.
Town Hall: Black and white postcard of Bolton Town Hall 1911, Coronation Illuminations. Message on reverse to a Mrs Lowe but not posted.
Town Hall: Black and white postcard of Floodlighting, Bolton Town Hall, 1935.
Town Hall: Colour postcard of the Town Hall, Bolton. View taken across Victoria Square with people on benches in foreground.
Town Hall: Colour postcard of the Town Hall, Bolton. Shows bus stop by Town Hall steps prior to pedestrianisation of Victoria Square. Pink stamp on the reverse states SAMPLE FOR REPEAT ORDER.
Hall I' th' Wood: Black and white postcard of Hall ith Wood, exterior view. Captioned: View from the road. Postcard is one of official series issued by Bolton Museum. Text on reverse - The post and plaster portion was erected by the Brownlow family in 1483.
Hall I' th' Wood: Black and white postcard of Hall-ith wood, Bolton captioned: View from the west. It is one of the official series printed by Bolton Museum. Circa 1920. The text on the back reads "The Norris wing and porch were erected in 1648.
Hall I' th' Wood: Black and white postcard of Hall ith Wood, exterior view. Captioned: Entrance Porch. It is one of the official series printed by Bolton Museum. Circa 1920. The text on the back reads "The small room over the porch was used by Crompton as a study.
Hall I' th' Wood interior: Black and white postcard of Hall ith Wood, interior view. Captioned 'The Hall' postcard is one of official series issued by Bolton Museum. Circa 1920. Text on reverse - 'The post and plaster portion of the hall dates from 1483.'
Hall I' th' Wood interior: Black and white postcard of Hall ith Wood, interior view. Captioned 'The Dairy' postcard is one of official series issued by Bolton Museum. Circa 1920. Text on reverse - 'The lower room of the Brownlow wing of 1591.'
Hall I' th' Wood interior: Black and white postcard of Hall ith Wood, interior view. Captioned 'Staircase' postcard is one of official series issued by Bolton Museum. Circa 1920. Text on reverse - 'A good example of Elizabethan square well staircase.'
Hall I' th' Wood interior: Black and white postcard of Hall ith Wood, interior view. Captioned Bedroom Brownlow wing 1591' postcard is one of official series issued by Bolton Museum. Circa 1920. Text on reverse - Erected by Lawrence Brownlow
Hall I' th' Wood interior: Black and white postcard of Hall ith Wood, interior view. Captioned 'The Crompton Room' postcard is one of official series issued by Bolton Museum. Circa 1920.
Hall I' th' Wood interior: Black and white postcard of Hall ith Wood, interior view. Captioned: The Upper Room Norris Wing. Postcard is one of official series issued by Bolton Museum. Circa 1920. Text on reverse - The principal bedroom erected by Alexander Norris in 1648.
Hall I' th' Wood interior: Black and white postcard of Hall ith Wood, interior view. Captioned The withdrawing room Norris Wing postcard is one of official series issued by Bolton Museum. Circa 1920.
Hall I' th' Wood: Black and white postcard of Hall ith Wood, exterior view. Captioned View from the North postcard is one of an official series issued by Bolton Museum. Circa 1920.
Portrait of Samuel Crompton: Black and white postcard - a portrait of Samuel Crompton. Captioned Samuel Crompton 1753 - 1827 postcard is one of an official series issued by Bolton Museum. Circa 1920. Text on reverse - Portrait by Allingham. In 1779 Crompton invented the Spinning Mule
Hall I' th' Wood: Black and white postcard of Hall ith Wood, exterior view. Captioned The Old Hall postcard is one of official series issued by Bolton Museum. Circa 1930. Text on reverse - The post and plaster portion was erected by the Brownlow family in 1483.
Hall I' th' Wood: Black and white postcard of Hall ith Wood, exterior view. Captioned The Norris wing and porch postcard is one of official series issued by Bolton Museum. Circa 1930. Text on reverse - The Norris wing and porch were erected in 1648.
Hall I' th' Wood: Black and white postcard of Hall ith Wood, exterior view. Captioned The entrance postcard is one of official series issued by Bolton Museum.
Hall I' th' Wood interior: Black and white postcard of Hall ith Wood, interior view. Captioned: The main hall. Postcard is one of an official series issued by Bolton Museum.
Hall I' th' Wood interior: Black and white postcard of Hall ith Wood, interior view. Captioned The Lancashire kitchen postcard is one of official series issued by Bolton Museum. Circa 1930.
Hall I' th' Wood interior: Black and white postcard of Hall ith Wood, interior view. Captioned The dairy postcard is one of official series issued by Bolton Museum. Circa 1930. Text on reverse - The dairy is the lower room of the Brownlow wing of 1591.
Hall I' th' Wood interior: Black and white postcard of Hall ith Wood, interior view. Captioned Staircase postcard is one of official series issued by Bolton Museum. Circa 1930.
Hall I' th' Wood interior: Black and white postcard of Hall ith Wood, interior view. Captioned Bedroom Brownlow wing, 1591 postcard is one of official series issued by Bolton Museum. Circa 1930.
Hall I' th' Wood interior: Black and white postcard of Hall ith Wood, interior view. Captioned The upper room Norris wing postcard is one of official series issued by Bolton Museum. Circa 1930.
Hall I' th' Wood interior: Black and white postcard of Hall ith Wood, interior view. Captioned The Crompton room postcard is one of official series issued by Bolton Museum. Circa 1930.
Hall I' th' Wood interior: Black and white postcard of Hall ith Wood, interior view. Captioned Withdrawing room Norris wing postcard is one of official series issued by Bolton Museum.
Hall I' th' Wood: Black and white postcard of Hall ith Wood, exterior view. Captioned: The Brownlow extension. The postcard is one of official series issued by Bolton Museum.
Hall I' th' Wood interior: Black and white postcard of Hall ith Wood, main hall with long table as central feature. This is one of official postcard series issued by Bolton Museum circa 1970. Captioned on reverse: The 15th Century Hall
Hall I' th' Wood interior: Black and white postcard of Hall ith Wood, kitchen fireplace. This is one of official postcard series issued by Bolton Museum. Captioned on reverse: The Lancashire Kitchen
Hall I' th' Wood interior: Black and white postcard of Hall ith Wood, Crompton Room looking towards fireplace. This is one of official postcard series issued by Bolton Museum. Captioned on reverse: Samuel Crompton's Room
Hall I' th' Wood interior: Black and white postcard of Hall ith Wood, interior. This is one of official postcard series issued by Bolton Museum. Captioned on reverse: The Brownlow Bedroom
Hall I' th' Wood interior: Black and white postcard of Hall ith Wood, attic interior, featuring space where the mule was allegedly hidden. This is one of official postcard series issued by Bolton Museum. Captioned on reverse: Inside the roof
Turton Tower: Colour postcard of Turton Tower, Bolton. Written to Mr C Brown in Sheffield.
Queens Park: Black and white postcard of Queens Park, Bolton. With river and bushes.
Queens Park: Black and white postcard of the Terrace. Queens park, Bolton.
Queens Park: Black and white postcard of Queens Park, Bolton. Picture in centre of page with a thick border around the edge.
Queens Park: Black and white postcard of Queens Park, Bolton. With river and swans. Written to Annie from Ada.
Victoria Hall: Black and white postcard of the Tower, Victoria Hall, Bolton. There is a horse and carriage outside.
Victoria Hall: Black and white postcard of Saturday Night Concert Victoria Hall Bolton. White margin on right hand side.
Victoria Hall: Black and white postcard of Opening Victoria Hall Bolton. white text in bottom left corner. Crowds are gathered around the entrance.
The War Memorial: Black and white postcard of The War Memorial Bolton in Victoria Square. Written to Mrs Etchells in Rhode Island U. S. A. Hand written message in black ink on the reverse.
Victoria Square: Colour postcard of the fountains in Victoria Square. Women in quilted green jacket at the front of the shot with her back turned. Dorcas vehicle in the centre-ground.
Victoria Square: Colour postcard of the Fountains at Victoria Square, Bolton. Boy standing on fountain structure in the centre of the foreground with his back to the lens. Infant in red shoes to his right. Black text on white at the bottom of the image.
Victoria Square: Colour postcard of Victoria Square looking towards the shops. Captioned Pedestrian shopping zone and Fountains Bolton.
Views of Bolton: Black and white postcard of four scenes of Bolton, including the parish church at Westhoughton. Written to brother and sister 'from Dolly.' Handwritten message in black ink on the reverse.
The Cenotaph, Westhoughton: Black and white postcard of The Cenotaph at Westhoughton.
Wigan Road, Westhoughton: Colour postcard of Wigan Road, Westhoughton. Written to Mrs Showell.
Westhoughton Town Hall: Black and white postcard of the Town Hall at Westhoughton. Hand written message in black ink on the reverse.
Postcard: Colour postcard of a bowl of purple flowers, hand painted. Written on it is 'Greetings from Bolton' which is raised off the surface in some kind of glitter glue. Reverse is empty.
Postcard: 'With all kind thoughts and good wishes from Bolton' colour painted postcard of a country scene with flowers. Embossed floral border. Handwritten message in black ink on the reverse. Written to Will from Jack Jeannie and little Jackie.
Beautiful Bolton: Colour postcard titled Beautiful Bolton. Illustration of smoking chimneys. Written to Miss Hannah Hunter at an address in Morecambe. From Rose.
Theatre Royal postcard advertisement: Colour postcard advertising a forthcoming play at the Theatre Royal, Bolton. Painting of a man and woman in Mr George Edwardes new production The Dollar Princess.
Bolton Coat of Arms postcard: Colour postcard of Bolton Coat of Arms which is made up of items from the textile industry (clogs - bobbins - a shuttle - pair of scissors etc).
Turton parade: Black and white photographic print of lantern slide of a parade at Turton. Includes a banner saying 'Turton Football Club'
Turton Parade: Black and white photographic print of lantern slide of a parade at Turton, includes a banner saying 'Turton Football Club.'
Turton parade: Black and white photographic print of lantern slide of a parade at Turton, picture includes the parade line with some men in chequered suits with others in fun suits lead by a man in a top hat and tails with a sash across his chest.
Turton parade: Black and white photographic print of lantern slide of a parade at Turton circa 1910. In the foreground are men with accordions and a bass drum. There are women on the right hand side and clowns on the left, forming a ring with the women.
Turton parade: Black and white photographic print of lantern slide of men with horse and carts..
Turton parade: Black and white photographic print of lantern slide of a parade at Turton c1910. Features a procession of women wearing white blouses and black skirts, with hats.
Turton parade: Black and white photographic print of lantern slide of three bicycles covered in flowers and decorations. There are trees in the background and people, also decorated, with the bikes.
Hall I' th' Wood: Hand coloured postcard of Hall ith Wood, exterior view. Picture taken c1890 before landslip destroyed outbuilding and when many windows boarded up. On reverse is a message to Miss Emily Goodwin of Halliwell Road - stamp has been removed.
Hall I' th' Wood: Black and white postcard of Hall ith Wood c.1935, gardens are main feature with the house and stone porch just visible. Picture features three women sitting on benches.
Crompton Centenary: Black and white postcard titled Crompton Centenary 1827 - 1927. Montage of five individually captioned photographs; Statue of Crompton; Hall ith Wood and three views of Firwood.
Queens Cinema programme: Cinema programme in purple ink on white paper. Lists films for June 1964 at the Queens Cinema, Bolton. Eight pages in total which feature many adverts for local businesses, illustration of a projectionist on front cover.
ABC Cinema programme: Cinema programme in blue and red ink on white paper. Lists films for May 1963 at the ABC Cinema, Bolton. Advert for the new ABC, Blackpool on back page.
Ticket for Odeon Theatre: Theatre ticket on white paper for the Odeon Theatre, Bolton. For The Crystals / Joe Brown, 2nd performance, February 20th 1964.
Ticket for Theatre Royal: Theatre ticket on yellow paper for the Theatre Royal, Bolton. For Babes in the Wood, January 2nd 1964.
Mr Hargreaves of Hick Hargreaves and Co: Black and white illustration of Mr Hargreaves from Hick Hargreaves and Co in glazed wooden frame with thick wooden mount. Illustration is taken from a photograph - an ink-photo. Written beneath image is Mr Hargreaves Moss Bank Halliwell Bolton.
International Inventions Exhibition award: Black and white certificate from the International Inventions Exhibition held in London in 1855. Design shows several classical figures around a central scroll. Awarded to Hick Hargreaves and Co.
Hick Hargreaves certificate: Framed certificate issued by The National Scheme for the Employment of Disabled Men recognising Hick Hargreaves and Cos membership of the scheme.
Funeral procession after Terrible Cage Disaster: Black and white copy photograph of funeral procession following the Terrible Cage Disaster at Foggs Pit, Little Lever. Funeral shown is of John Bithell senior age 57 and John Bithell junior age 27 and took place October 10th 1907.
Funeral procession after Terrible Cage Disaster: Black and white copy photograph of funeral procession following the Terrible Cage Disaster at Foggs Pit, Little Lever. Coffin can be seen being brought to the hearse. Funeral shown is of John Bithell senior age 57 and John Bithell junior age 27.
Women coal workers at Chanters Colliery: Black and white copy photograph of women coal workers screening coal at Chanters Colliery, Atherton, 1907. Two male overlookers also in the picture.
Women coal workers at Chanters Colliery: Black and white copy photograph of women coal workers screening coal at Chanters Colliery, Atherton, 1907.
Women coal workers at Chanters Colliery: Black and white copy photograph of women workers carrying coal in screening area at Chanters Colliery, Atherton, 1907.
Women coal workers at Chanters Colliery: Black and white copy photograph of women workers on a break at Chanters Colliery, Atherton, 1907.
Chanters Colliery: Black and white copy photograph of male worker in the lamp room at Chanters Colliery, Atherton, 1907.
Miners at Chanters Colliery: Black and white copy photograph of miners in the cage at Chanters Colliery, Atherton, 1907.
Miners at Chanters Colliery: Black and white copy photograph of miners at the pit head at Chanters Colliery, Atherton, 1907.
Chanters Colliery: Black and white copy photograph of the pit head at Chanters Colliery, Atherton, 1907.
Miners at Gibfield Colliery: Black and white copy photograph of miners posed on a stairway at the Gibfield Colliery, Atherton, 1907.
Certificate issued by The Cardroom Employees of Messrs James Marsden and Sons Ltd.: Framed certificate from The Cardroom Employees of Messrs James Marsden and Sons Limited to Mr Thomas Thornley. Illuminated script praising his 40 years with the firm - presented for Thornleys retirement. Dated at bottom - April 16th 1916.
Factory notice from Atlas Mills: Factory notice - printed paper tacked onto wood. From Atlas Mills, Bolton. Headed Important Notice text concerns the cleaning of Jack Frame Flyers to prevent bad ends and loose waste. By order. The Musgrave Spinning Co Ltd
Factory notice from Atlas Mills: Factory notice - printed paper tacked onto wood (and tacked over another earlier notice). From No.6 Atlas Mills, Bolton. Headed The Musgrave Spinning Co Ltd / Fly Frame Department text concerns the evil practice of failing to clear roving bobbins.
School certificate issued by Bolton School Board: School certificate presented to William Bell by the Bolton School Board in May 1901. It records his award of an Exhibition by the Thomasson Exhibition and Prize Scheme. Decorative border with Bolton Coat of Arms at top. Paper mounted on card.
Certificate issued by the Operative and Flyer Makers Association: Membership certificate presented to James Pemberton by the Operative Spindle and Flyer Makers Association. Dated 18th August 1913. Certificate illustrated with images of machines and decorative arrangements of spindles and flyers.
Membership certificate awarded by the Amalgamated Society of Operative Cotton Spinners: Membership certificate awarded to James Harwood by the Amalgamated Society of Operative Cotton Spinners. Dated 25th April 1895. Colourfully illustrated with images of spinning machines + the inventors Arkwright and Crompton.
Nell, the Bolton Firemens Dog: Memorial card in memory of Nell the Bolton Firemens Dog who died in July 1890 - a faithful friend to the end. Card has a black border and a line-drawing of the dog with five verses of poetry entitled Knells History
National Civil Defence Safe Driving award: Certificate of merit awarded to James Treacher of the National Fire Service as part of the National Civil Defence Safe Driving Award. Awarded for the year 1941-1942. Printed in red ink on cream card with name typed in with black ink.
Great Lever Hall: Black and white photograph of Great Lever Old Hall. The hall was built in 1630 and demolished in 1907. The chapel can be seen in the right hand side of this picture.
Great Lever Hall: Black and white photograph of the chapel at Great Lever Old Hall. The hall and chapel were demolished in 1907.
Back Hobson Street: Black and white photograph of two sisters on a window sill. Both wearing clogs + dresses of printed material. Taken in 1924 at Back Hobson Street, Great Lever.
Le Mans Crescent: Black and white photograph of group of workmen. Men who worked on the building of Le Mans Crescent (site of the current Museum and Art Gallery) in the late 1930s.
Le Mans Crescent: Black and white photograph of two workmen eating their lunch. Part of the team of men who worked on the building of Le Mans Crescent (site of the current Museum and Art Gallery) in the late 1930s.
Le Mans Crescent: One of a series of Black and white photographs showing stages in the construction of the central stairway at Le Mans Crescent (site of the current Museum and Art Gallery) in the late 1930s.
Le Mans Crescent: One of a series of Black and white photographs showing stages in the construction of the central stairway at Le Mans Crescent (site of the current Museum and Art Gallery) in the late 1930s. View of curved wooden frame for stairs.
Bolton Museum and Art Gallery: One of a series of Black and white photographs taken at Bolton Museum and Art Gallery in its first year of opening (1939). Visitors inside the Art Gallery on 29th July 1939.
Bolton Museum and Art Gallery: One of a series of Black and white photographs taken at Bolton Museum and Art Gallery in its first year of opening. Visitors to an exhibition put on by the Bolton Field Naturalists society in the display space at the top of the main museum stairs.
Bolton Museum and Art Gallery: One of a series of Black and white photographs taken at Bolton Museum and Art Gallery in its first year of opening. Visitors to an exhibition put on by the Bolton Field Naturalists society in the display space at the top of the main museum stairs.
Bolton Museum and Art Gallery: One of a series of Black and white photographs taken at Bolton Museum and Art Gallery in its first year of opening. View of an exhibition of local wild flowers put on by the Bolton Field Naturalists society
Bolton Parish Church: Black and white photograph - print taken from a glass slide. Shows crowds at Bolton Parish Church, probably for the official dedication and opening ceremony in July 1873.
Bolton Parish Church: Black and white photograph - print taken from a glass slide. Shows choir posed at entrance to Bolton Parish Church, probably for the official dedication and opening ceremony in July 1873. Vicar can be seen at centre of the group.
Bolton Parish Church: Black and white photograph - print taken from a glass slide. Shows choir posed at entrance to Bolton Parish Church, probably for the official dedication and opening ceremony in July 1873. Group is flanked by several women in formal dress.
Bolton Parish Church: Black and white photograph of the old Parish Church, Bolton. View across graveyard with tomb of Samuel Crompton clearly visible. Picture possibly taken during the demolition of the church in 1868 as tracks can be seen for removal of spoil from site.
Ridgway Fold: Black and white photograph showing residents in their doorways on Ridgway Fold. Picture taken c1880 - 1900. Print is from a glass plate negative in the museums collection. (in collection information file)
Eagle and Child pub: Black and white photograph showing staff (landlord and landlady?) in the doorway of the Eagle and Child Pub in Manchester Court, Spring Gardens. Bolton Town Hall can be seen behind them - this area was later demolished to make way for the civic centre.
Town Hall: Black and white souvenir photograph mounted on brown card showing Bolton Town Hall decorated for the Coronation of Edward VII in 1902. Photographers name - W. Hopewell - in gold lettering on the card.
Victoria Square: Large glass plate negative showing crowds in Victoria Square in 1880. The event is a non-conformist meeting and religious service - many Sunday School banners are on display and some spectators are even on the roofs of adjoining buildings.
Phetheans Mill: Black and white photograph mounted on card showing weavers at Phetheans Mill on Cawdor Street, Farnworth. Picture taken c1900 shows female employees (most carrying scissors in a special pouch at the waist) and two male overlookers.
Bolton Library Committee: Black and white copy photograph of the Bolton Library Committee taken August 27th 1887. The occasion is the laying of the foundation stone of High Street branch library, Daubhill. The Mayor - Alderman Thomas Fletcher - can be seen in the front row.
Portrait of Mrs E. Taylor: Black and white photograph mounted on card. Full length portrait of Mrs E Taylor in the outfit she wore when presented to the King and Queen on their visit to Bolton in July 1913. Mrs Taylor was the wife of Thomas Taylor, MP for Bolton.
Bolton Textile Mill: Black and white photograph mounted on card showing weavers at Bolton Textile Mill on Cawdor Street, Farnworth. Picture taken in early 1920s shows female employees in the area nicknamed The Zeppelin Shed.