See “Bollington in old picture postcards” no. 40 for full details. Friendly societies provided sickness and death benefits for those who could afford the dues. Annual Wakes week processions were followed by dinner and festivities at whichever pub the lodge was based.
Locations 2: Bollington
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Albert Road
See “looking back at Bollington” for full details. The setts are where Moss Brow crosses Albert Road. Moss Brow provided the original access to Lowerhouse mill, which is just off the right of the picture.
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Bollington harriers on the Recreation Ground
Postcard inscription “Bollington harriers 10 mile handicap March 16-12. Winner P Smith”. They are pictured at the old pavillion on the Recreation ground.
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Wesleyan methodist chapel and manse
This was the third church built by the Weslyan Methodists on this site.
