Wigan Album

what a great photo you wouldnt get so many men walking these days

Another great photo glenys,that looks like Tommy 3rd in the middle row.
The priest on the left was Fr Kennedy who went to Holy Family,Platt Bridge,and the one on the right looks like Fr McKillen,with Joe Hesketh in the middle.
On the left Frank Simpson (with the sash)followed by I think Reg Crompton,who was the manager of the wagon works.
On the other side Tommy Hidden,followed by John Hodkinson.
In the middle behind the priests was my grandfather Walter Appleby Fleetwood,followed by Charlie Hagan,Tommy and somebody who resembles my dad.Great memories thanks for putting the pictures on.

treasa hesketh was at our house last week had'nt seen her for years she'll be pleased when i tell her, her dad joe is on the photo as for mi dad thats what i thought but was'nt sure

hi tony ,nice pic keep them comming,you know that wedding photo of annie maglone&kitty carney its on unknown page 5, well i told kath maglone about them & kittys grandaughter has put some comments on she wants to know about getting copies,i told her i would get in touch with you i hope u dont mind.she has left her e mail on that pic.

no problem josie will do i will get glen post them to her on the email

The Photo taken on Manchester road, top of Anderton street.
When we capture events like these, its interesting to look at the area and buildings aswell. This Photo certainly brings back memories for me. Spent many times with my mates in Anderton's Cycle shop, trying to repair our make-do-and-mend bikes. The sign on the side of shop read, Hercules Cycles. In Grant street (side of the shop) They sold Petrol and paraffin aswell, and Mr Anderton had his own milk round. At the corner of Careless Lane, was Hesketh brothers hardware store, you could buy anything from there, very helpful people. Top right corner, you can see the Police radio phone, Pole Mast. Shop left of photo, We used to call in there on our way to and from Rose Bridge School.
Thanks for sharing it.

I remember little Tommy,does anyone remember him knocking Brittens shop down with his jcb, I remember him having to jump for it as a large part came crashing down on his jcb. A few years ago I was in hospital and Tommy was in the ward, I reminded him of his escape and he was shocked at my memory. I remember because I got hit by an E type Jag as they were doing the job. I ran out between parked cars all excited and bang...They carried me into Dr Kathabs surgery over the road, I still have the scars...