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BLEACH WORKS IN SHARPLES BOLTON

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Sandra

Sandra Report 14 Mar 2010 15:21

My g.ggrandfather Thomas Hall died 27th May 1857 age 36 he was a mechanic and worked in a bleachworks and had an accident, on his death certificate cause of death reads - ulceration in the throat 5 months - how do I find the name of the bleachworks?

Gee

Gee Report 14 Mar 2010 15:25

Try this

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lever_Bank_Bleach_Works

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Sandra

Sandra Report 14 Mar 2010 15:35

I've tried but cannot find any info on bleach works
Sandra

Cynthia

Cynthia Report 15 Mar 2010 19:37

Hi. Are you sure he worked in Bolton? There used to be a bleachworks in Wigan and that's quite near to Bolton. Just a thought... Cx.

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Georgina

Georgina Report 16 Mar 2010 20:28

Hi Sandra,
I live in Bolton, but not very near to Sharples. There were lots of mills and bleachworks in the area. If you try Wikipedia, there is some info on there. Another good site is boltonmuseums.org. Bolton library may be able to help you as well.
I'm not sure if the original building hasn't recently been converted to apartments, but don't quote me on that.
Good luck, Georgina

Sandra

Sandra Report 16 Mar 2010 20:30

No I'm not sure but as he lived in Astley Bridge Sharples I assumed he worked there.

Georgina

Georgina Report 16 Mar 2010 20:33

Hi Sandra,
Astley Bridge and Sharples are still quite busy areas of Bolton today, I think it's probable he would have worked close to where he lived.

Sandra

Sandra Report 17 Mar 2010 15:22

I have contacted Bolton Council and they tell me there were at least seven bleach works in Astley Bridge around the time of his death.