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Photos from the archives

Family photos are not always the most engrossing of subject matter but I tend to find that the older they are the more interesting they become. A selection of period photographs from the archives. All are 1950 or earlier.

Thomas & Annie Melia. Late 1920s

St. Columba’s, Bolton event mid-1930s. Austin Melia to right of priest.

Thomas & Catherine Melia. 1940s

Catherine & Thomas Melia (right) with neighbours. Broad ‘O’th Lane, Bolton 1940s. Jaguar Mark IV?

Left to right – Catherine Melia; unknown; Thomas Melia; Gerard Melia

Period photocard of the Norbreck Hydro. Later known as the Norbreck Castle

1949 School Photo. Gerard Melia, middle row far right.