Probably taken at his desk at Oak Bank. Fred (b 1886) worked at Oak Bank for over 50 years from 1900 to 1951, when he died. He rose to be chief clerk for the Bollington Printing Co. He was a member of the Conservative Club, and on its committe for over 30 years. In his younger days he did quite a lot of public speaking and addressed election meetings. Was Hon. treasurer for the club (c.1925-51). Always took great interest in the work of Friendly Societies. Was a Grandmaster of the Bollington District and was senior trustee of the Handforth District. Was also a trustee of the Foundation of Friendship Lodge, Bollington. A supporter of Bollington Cricket Club. Family information on catalogue card 55/13.
Categories: Mill
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Millworkers
Same place as 69/13.
Third from the right is William Harding. He was a ‘knocker up’ and lived on Market Square. Photograph donated by grandson Lionel Ash, Denbigh, email ljash@aol.com Harry Bamford seated front row next to end on right -

Silk hank winding, Adelphi Mill
Taken from Distaff magazine July 1948. Full details on catalogue card 76-17. Ask staff for further information
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Silk ring doubling, Adelphi Mill
Taken from Distaff magazine July 1948. Full details on catalogue card 76-16. Ask staff for further information







