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Orrell brick 1965
Photo: Colin Harlow
Photo: Colin Harlow
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Item #: 22859
Item #: 22859
This brick and many thousands was found at the demolition of the Wigan Observer Woods Street works in 2005. The building was built in 1965 by Jacksons of Wigan. Where was Orrell brick works situated?
Comment by: AP on 7th March 2013 at 20:05
Is it this place?
http://www.wiganworld.co.uk/album/photo.php?opt=6&id=12659&gallery=Pearce+family+Upholland+Nr+Wigan&offset=20
Comment by: Dorothy on 7th March 2013 at 20:57
think this would be the brickworks on Winstanley Road where Hewitts is now situated
Comment by: Neil Rigby on 7th March 2013 at 23:10
You can see Orrell Brickworks (near Orrell Station) on the map at http://www.wiganworld.co.uk/communicate/mb_message.php?opt=f2&msd=917863&offset=&subject=Orrell%201935%20map
Comment by: jud on 8th March 2013 at 19:52
what a great name
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