Photos of Wigan
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Ezekiel Pennington.
Photo: Eddie.
Photo: Eddie.
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Item #: 27100
Item #: 27100
Ezekiel ( Zeke ) Pennington, founder, ( in 1927 ) of Pennington Haulage stood on the right, next to the wagon, with his son Richard on the far left and nephew Bert in the centre holding the dog. Date of photograph unknown but probably mid to late 40's. Make of wagon uncertain, but possibly Thornycroft or even Vulcan. Photograph courtesy of David Pennington.
Comment by: AB on 25th November 2015 at 19:07
Could be Vulcan or Thorneycroft,I don't remember the radiator cap on a Thorney, Rihard Rylance and Sons ran one in Spring St and Reg McCloud ran a Vulcan cattle truck to Wigan market. Vulcan were made in Churchtown Southport by Brockhouse
Comment by: Garry on 25th November 2015 at 19:25
That's an old lorrie, I would say it's Seddon or maybe Atkinson, I'll go with Atki.
Another good photo Eddie.
Comment by: Keith Beckett on 25th November 2015 at 20:08
Classic Vulcan shape of the era around the radiator cap. Large letter V and the word VULCAN adorned the centre of the radiator grille.
Comment by: Eddie. on 25th November 2015 at 21:24
Thanks Garry, my mission in life is to keep you entertained. Regards. Eddie.
Comment by: Frank Walford on 26th November 2015 at 11:47
Had many a happy hour with Richard in the 40's when it snowed riding his sledge down the skitters hill,not there anymore.
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