Photographed at the Cheshire Hunt Inn on Spuley Lane
Places: Oak Bank Mill
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Millworkers
Same place as 69/13 which is indexed as Clarence Mill. This one indexed as Oak Bank,
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 -
High Street and Primitive Methodist church
Similar at 15/17. See “Looking back at Bollington” for full details.
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Fred Whittle, cashier at Oak Bank
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.
