Publications
The following books and DVDs are just a selection of the many publications available from the Horwich Heritage shop.
Those listed below refer mainly to Horwich, Rivington and the Loco Works, but many are available for the surrounding areas and other interests within Horwich.
Books
DVDs
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Horwich in the Great War (1914-18)DVD Of the 2000 Horwich men who left to fight 420 never returned. Running time 30 minutes. £5.00 of which £2.50 goes to the “Help The Heroes” fund |
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A History of Bottom O'th MoorA number of residents and former residents tell of the joys and difficulties of living in Bottom O’th Moor and how things have changed in the last 50 years. Running time 47 minutes £10.00 |
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George Henry FisherGeorge Fisher worked at Horwich Loco Works and retired as acting Works Manager. A month before his 100th birthday he talked to Stuart Whittle. Also includes other interviews and footage. Running time 20 minutes. £10.00 |
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A Tribute to Horwich Loco WorksThis fascinating production documents the chain of events that brought the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway Works to Horwich. Running time 1hour 45minutes £12.50 |
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Horwich Past & PresentFrom the Bronze Age to the Space Age including connections with the Romans, a Royal Hunting Forest, the Spanish Armada, the Civil War, weaving, spinning and bleaching, the Industrial Revolution, the Railway Age, aircraft production and Lord Leverhulme. Running time 50 minutes £10.00 |
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Jack Smith's Loco TourIn 2004 Jack Smith was interviewed at the former Horwich Loco Works where he shared his knowledge and memories of the place where he worked as an apprentice 50 years before. He also led a guided tour around the various “shops” explaining how they operated and pointing out features which still survive. Running time 45 minutes. £10.00 |
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Historic Footage of Horwich Loco WorksThis DVD contains all the known historic footage of Horwich Loco Works and includes steam locomotives being moved around the Works, the last loco to leave the Works, coach refurbishment, the Works just before closure, the fire train of the 1920’s and steam locos at Horwich station. Running time 13 minutes. £5.00 |
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Memories of Horwich Loco WorksThe sights and sounds of the Loco Works as recalled by former employees. Running time 20 minutes. £5.00 |
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The Parish Records of Holy Trinity Horwich From 1860Baptisms 1860-1909, Marriages 1881-1917, Burials 1905-1920 plus supplementary data. £8.00 |
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Horwich Parish Records 1909-1945CD - Includes baptisms, marriages, burials plus graveyard plan, register of graves in the 1921 extension, records of Livesey Funeral Directors and Ridgmont Cemetery burials. £8.00 |
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Rivington Parish RecordsBaptisms, marriages and graveyard inscriptions for Rivington Parish Church are arranged alphabetically. Marriages can be searched by both grooms and brides surname. Baptisms cover a period from the late 1600s to the 1870s; marriages 1639-1766 and 1777-1874; graveyard inscriptions from the 1600s almost to the present day. £10.00 |
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The Parish Records of St Catherine's Church Horwich From 1896Included on the CD - Baptisms Nov 1896 - June 1954, Marriages June 1910 – May 1956, Banns May 1910 – Nov 1956 £6.00 |
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Horwich Town Centre TrailThis film covers the development of Horwich Town Centre from the earliest settlement to the present day and in doing so reveals a fascinating story of how it has evolved into its current form. Running time 50 minutes £10.00 |
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Memories of Victoria MillMemories of Victoria Mill – a brief history of Victoria Mill, the memories of 4 former employees and a description of the towel making process. Running time 40 minutes. £10.00 |
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Horwich Town Centre Trail£10.00 |
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Lost Businesses in Horwich£3.00 |
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30 Years of Horwich Heritage£3.00 |
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10 Years of Horwich Heritage Centre£3.00 |
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Geoff Waine Memorial Walk£3.00 |
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Wallsuches & the Club Houses£7.50 |
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Life & Achievements of W H Lever£5.00 |
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Propellers & Projectiles£5.00 |
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The Lostock Story£5.00 |
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Winter Hill Air Disaster£5.00 |
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Old Photos of the Loco Works£3.00 |
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Memories of Horwich Loco Works£5.00 |
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Historic Footage of the Loco Works£5.00 |
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Horwich Town Centre Then & Now£2.00 |
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Countdown to Closure£10.00 |
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