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1908 - Earliest WCC Team Photo
This is the earliest Westhoughton team photo we can find, unless you know otherwise. The player in the middle of the front row is holding a trophy. This is W.E.Tonge who laid the foundation stone to the Town Hall in 1908. 6th from the right is James Tyldesley whose son Dick is the boy sat on the grass front left. The man lying down at the front wearing pads is wicket keeper Jack Hardman. Do you know anybody else? - if so please email us at the above address and let us know. Click on the image to view a larger photo. Courtesy of Westhoughton library via John and Fred Heaton |
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1930 - Trophy Presentation
Unfortunately we have no information for this photograph.
All we know is that it took place in 1930.
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Courtesy of Bolton Evening News and Westhoughton library
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1945 - Birth Of The Tyldesleys
In 1945 the ground was known as Bromilow Park, the name being acquired from the landlord of the Red Lion Hotel who in turn owned the land. After the ground had been bought from the second party, this being the council, it was decided to rename it as 'The Tyldesleys' after the great cricketing family. This photo shows a plaque being unveiled on 24th August 1945 to commemorate the event. Do you recognise anybody? - if so please email us at the above address and let us know. Click on the image to view a larger photo. Courtesy of Bolton Evening News |
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1947 - 2nd Division Champions
This is the victorious Westhoughton team that won the 2nd Division Championship in 1947.
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Courtesy of Bolton Evening News and Westhoughton library |
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1948 - Studs On The Steps
Westhoughton 1st Xl step out for another game.
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Courtesy of Bolton Evening News and Westhoughton library |
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1963/64 -
Westhoughton 1st Xl pose for a pre-season photo.
Players include (left to right):
Back row Colin Hughes, Colin Waddington, Bobby Woods, Les Barlow, Harry Farrar, Duggie Melling
Front row: Brian Krikken, Brian Jones, Derek Bolt, Tommy Parr, Derek Hamblet.
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1974 - Studs Of The 70s
Westhoughton 1st Xl pose for a pre-season photo.
Players include (left to right):
Back row ?, ?, ?, Les McKnight, Graham Firth and Mick Fairhurst.
Front row: Eric Woods, Keith Houghton, Bob Woods, Brian Krikken, Mike Fleming.
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1976 - Club Presentation Evening
Prize winners pose for photos prior to receiving their awards. Left to right: David Heap, Dave Tilly, Steve Dixon, Paul Fairhurst, Steve Woods, Bill Harrison, Frank Holbrook, Nigel Travis, Andrew Coop, Nigel Seddon.
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1976 - 1st Xl
Westhoughton 1st Xl pose for a pre-season photo.
Players include (left to right):
Back row Arthur Sutton (pro), Tony Chadwick, Steve Dixon, Eric Woods, David Heap, Brian Dixon, Paul Shannon.
Front row: Bob Woods, Brian Krikken, John Heaton, Steve Woods, Mick Fairhurst.
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Courtesy of Bolton Evening News and Westhoughton library |
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Arthur Sutton
One of Westhoughton's finest Pros. Arthur was club professional between 1976 and 1983.
During that time Arthur scored over 5,000 runs (5,210) and took almost 400 wickets (384). He also pro'd at Eagley and Little Lever and still holds the Bolton League record for having scored more overall runs than any other Bolton League professional. Arthur also captained Minor Counties side Cheshire and was renowned for his positive attitude to the game, playing hard but fair and was always keen to help youngsters play to the best of their ability.
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1977 - Franny Lee Joins Howfeners
Westhoughton's 1977 1st Xl line up included Manchester City and England footballer, Francis Lee. Franny was primarily a medium-fast bowler who could contribute with the bat when required in the middle to lower order.
Players include (left to right):
Back row: Alan Hitchin, Tony Bromley, Colin Waddington, Francis Lee, Steve Dixon, Steve Woods.
Front row: Arthur Sutton (pro), Eric Woods, Brian Dixon, Mick Fairhurst, ?
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