Bolton UK is a large town in the North West of England. While it comes under the Greater Manchester umbrella for many of its local services such as Police and transport, Bolton remains fiercely loyal to its Lancashire county roots.
It has a rich industrial history, playing an active part in Englands Industrial Revolution of the 1700s, being home to Samuel Crompton, inventor of the Spinning Mule.
Today, Bolton is replacing its dying cotton and paper industries with modern new data processing and call centres, hi-tech electronics and IT companies.
Bolton Landmarks
Thanks to its diverse history, Bolton has a wealth of historical monuments, museums, car boot sales, farmers markets and places of interest...not to mention a Premiership football team and several excellent golf clubs.
If you visit the town, pop into Ye Olde Man and Scythe pub (pictured above) which dates back to 1251. Inside the pub is the chair used by the 7th Earl of Derby just before he was taken out to be beheaded back on 15th October 1651.
Bolton in Old Photographs
Bolton in Old Photographs (Britain in Old Photographs)
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This addition to the "Britain in Old Photographs" series brings together a collection of black-and-white pictures spanning the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Drawn from family albums, local collections and professional photographers, they show the way things were and how they have changed. If you are interested in Boltons past, you'll love Bolton in Old Photographs!
Famous Boltonians
Bolton was recently revealed as the friendliest place in Britain, so it's little wonder that it's the birthplace of so many actors, comedians and celebrities. Here's a few:- Fred Dibnah
Fred was a local steeplejack who shot to fame when he was featured in a BBC documentary back in the late 1970s. His love of victorian engineering, steam traction engines and a passion for Bolton has made Fred Dibnah much loved and sadly missed. - Peter Kay
Recently voted the UKs favourite comedian, Peter Kay is currently enjoying huge successes with a variety of prime time shows.
Bolton Wanderers!
Bolton Wanderers Miscellany: Wanderers History, Trivia, Facts and Stats
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There is something for every Bolton Wanderers fan in The Bolton Wanderers Miscellany. One of the most famous football clubs in England and founder members of the Football League, they have won the FA Cup on four occasions - including the first Wembley final in 1923 - and each of those finals features in this book.
As do the legendary players - past and present - such as Nat Lofthouse, David Jack, Joe Smith, Ray Westwood, Eddie Hopkinson, Francis Lee, Frank Worthington, John McGinlay and Jay Jay Okocha.
Farnworth Bolton
With a close knit community atmosphere and excellent transport links to the entire North west, there's few places better for business than Farnworth Bolton
Books About Bolton UK
On the Manchester, Bolton and Bury Canal
Expertly documented archives and photographs of Manchester, Bolton and Bury Canal featuring the real people who lived and worked on and along its route.
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More Useful Stuff
- Bolton Furniture
- Bolton furniture buyers are spoilt for choice with a wide range of bedroom, living room and dining room furniture available to order online and delivered to your home. From an orthopaedic bed to an antique shaker chair there's something for everyone in Bolton!
- Bolton Marketing
- Offers direct response marketing for small family businesses in Bolton. This includes copywriting for the web and direct mail, SEO, web video and referral marketing systems.
- Bolton Sofas
- Bolton sofas offer a wide range of fabric and leather sofas, suites, chesterfields and futons with online ordering and free delivery. So if you're looking for a sofa Bolton is the place!
Bolton Trades and Services
- Bolton Electrician
- Don't take chances with electricity, get a skilled Bolton electrician to do the job safe, tidy and at the right price.
- Bolton Garage
- Some people love their cars more than their partners! Choose the right Bolton garage to service and repair your cherished vehicle.
- Bolton Plumber
- A skilled, CORGI registered Bolton plumber can do the work safely while still charging a fair price.
- Bolton Restaurant
- There's a Bolton restaurant for every occasion. Whether you prefer Chinese or Italian, Spanish or Indian you are truly spoiled for choice in Bolton.
- Hotel Marketing
- Discover how to get more guests to your guest house, bed & beakfast or small hotel with these quick and easy hotel marketing strategies.
