Thanks largely to the Bolton Evening News and Westhoughton library, we will be adding a number of archived photos to this new page, to celebrate our 150th Anniversary year. These photos will be from events and occasions that have taken place at the club over the years. Unfortunately some of the photos are of poor quality due to them being second generation images so apologies for this but hopefully this won't affect your viewing.

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

1930 - Trophy Presentation Unfortunately we have no information for this photograph. All we know is that it took place in 1930. If anyone knows any information about this photo, 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 and Westhoughton library

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

1947 - 2nd Division Champions This is the victorious Westhoughton team that won the 2nd Division Championship in 1947. If anyone knows any information about this photo, 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 and Westhoughton library

1948 - Studs On The Steps Westhoughton 1st Xl step out for another game. If anyone knows any information about this photo, 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 and Westhoughton library

1963/64 Top 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 If anyone knows any information about this photo, please email us at the above address and let us know. Click on the image to view a larger photo. Courtesy of Brian Krikken

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. If anyone knows any further information about this photo, 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 and Westhoughton library

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. If anyone knows any further information about this photo, 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 and Westhoughton library

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. If anyone knows any further information about this photo, 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 and Westhoughton library

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, ? If anyone knows any further information about this photo, 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 and Westhoughton library

More photos will be added soon, please check back later.

If you have any old photos from events and occasions at the club and would like to share them with us and our visitors, please send them as attachments to the above email address or send them by post to the club. We will endeavour to send any sent by post back to their owners.

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