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grovers place, orrell

Started by: talktalk (154) 

Doe anyone know where this was, found it on the 1911 census .

Started: 10th Sep 2012 at 19:15

Posted by: dodger (3414)

There was a Glovers Place in Orrell

Replied: 10th Sep 2012 at 19:23

Posted by: talktalk (154) 

sorry i meant to ask if anyone would know the exact location,

Replied: 10th Sep 2012 at 19:49

Posted by: dodger (3414)

So you want Glovers place, not Grovers?

Replied: 10th Sep 2012 at 20:04

Posted by: dodger (3414)

Glovers Place was in Kitt Green, it was behind City road, on the opposite side of the road from the cricket club, it was behind where the houses have been demolished, on the left of this photo

Replied: 10th Sep 2012 at 23:37

Posted by: gaffer (7952) 

Replied: 11th Sep 2012 at 08:25

Posted by: barbarabanter (236) 

Hi,

You obviously have access to a website I have yet to find, perhaps you might be so kind to help?

Would you happen to know how I can get hold of a map dating back to 1926, my nan was born on Orrell Road in Wigan.

I am trying to find out as much as possible and I am very new to this. Finding my way one day at a time.

If you are able to help in any way, I appreciate it.

I hope you find an answer to your question

Barbarabanter from Southend

Replied: 8th Oct 2012 at 21:40

Posted by: gaffer (7952) 

Barbara

The map is dated 1907 but if you look here, http://www.old-maps.co.uk, you will be able to look on maps closer to 1926.

Replied: 8th Oct 2012 at 22:18

Posted by: dodger (3414)

This is 1929, Orrell road is marked as the tramway.

Replied: 8th Oct 2012 at 23:45

Posted by: barbarabanter (236) 

Thank you everyone for your kind suggestions, especially dodger. I hope you dont mind me asking, how do you know the tramline is also known as Orrell Road?
I am lead to believe some houses no longer exist whereby they were demolished due to the M6 being built. Is this right? Any ideas how I can find vintage photos for both Orrell Road and in Poole Street in Wigan

Replied: 9th Oct 2012 at 21:17

Posted by: dodger (3414)

The tramline is Orrell road Barbara, I used to live up that area, on later maps, after the tramline had finished, it is marked Orrell road.

Replied: 9th Oct 2012 at 22:17

Posted by: barbarabanter (236) 

Thank you again Dodger for your kind response, where can I get hold of a map - maybe a free map highlighting Orrell Road?

If you happen to live in that area once upon a time, do you or perhaps you can recommend someone whereby I can get hold of vintage photos?

Replied: 9th Oct 2012 at 22:34

Posted by: dodger (3414)

On this site, if you go to photos of wigan>albumn>places>orrell, there are a few photos of Orrell road.

Replied: 9th Oct 2012 at 22:38

 

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