Wigan Album

Pit Brow Lasses

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GREAT GARANDMA
Photo: LAURA WALSH

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Item #: 15843

DONT KNOW WHEN IT WAS TAKEN BUT SHE WAS 15 OR 16

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Comment by: dave marsh on 25th September 2010 at 10:13

I really like this photo,Laura.do you mind if I take the creases out and fill in the corners?

Comment by: LAURA WALSH on 25th September 2010 at 11:17

no prob work away bring the picture to former glory

Comment by: maggie on 25th September 2010 at 12:13

My Grandma was a Pit Brow Lassie, there is a group photo of her with others probably during the 1880's. It is on the site.

Comment by: Margaret Wall on 25th September 2010 at 13:40

Even though they were poor,they had pride and it comes through strongly in this lady's facial expression and body language. A lovely photo!

Comment by: dave marsh on 26th September 2010 at 14:23

Cheers Laura,I will post it when i'm finished.

Comment by: dave marsh on 26th September 2010 at 15:35

the Photo is on the BLOG page,cheers.

Comment by: Helen on 29th September 2010 at 19:48

Just seen the revamped pic on ' blog' you must be a clever old stick Dave !
PS...I have no idea what blog is..never mind eh !

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