Turn off Bury Road into Blenhiem Road and you are greeted with the green panorama that is Leverhulme Park. The public park is the largest in Bolton and was named after the late Lord Leverhulme (of Lever Brothers fame). Along with other northern industrialists Lord Leverhulme’s family were responsible for the financing of the Mass-Observation […]
Monthly Archives: November 2012
Last Friday I went to Clifton Cricket Club to share an evening with members of Manor Golf Club. It was their annual awards ceremony and race night. A good time was had by all! There were many cups, shields and trophies to be awarded, they included; The Winter League; Charity Cup; Presidents Putter; and the […]
Ray Warburton is a retired pro golfer and owner of Kearsley Golf Range. Ray has been a member of the Professional Golf Association (PGA) for over fifty years and he opened the driving range in 1967! I really enjoyed my time with Ray. He is very easy going, talkative and likes having a laugh! His […]
Manor Golf Club members suggested that I photograph the old club house. Shortly after explaining that it doesn’t really fit the theme of Sports, Spectacles and Spectators I find myself being invited in by it’s new owner Sayf Hussain! And I’m thankful that he did! Sayf and his team of workmen are aiming to open the new […]
I followed my nose when I arrived in Bolton last Sunday to find myself in Kearsley. My first (Bolton) photo session would be at Manor Golf Club situated at the end of Moss Lane. I actually went to Kearsley Golf Range (only a golf balls throw away) first and spoke to Ray Warburton the owner. […]
The Humphrey Spender John Marriott Scholarship for Social Documentary Photography 