A photographic record of my investigation of the history of my adopted hometown, Ashton in Makerfield in Greater Manchester, and the surrounding area.

Most of my photographs are grouped by topic, and therefore best viewed by clicking the "Albums" button and then selecting whichever topic or theme is of interest. Within each "Album" the photographs are ordered sequentially, starting from top left.

Information presented alongside the photographs is the result of my best endeavours to establish the true facts and dates in relation to each location through internet and public library and archive searches. I am happy to correct any errors and/or to remove any material which is subject to copyright.

"And thou shalt remember all the way which the LORD thy God led thee these forty years in the wilderness, to humble thee, and to prove thee, to know what was in thine heart, whether thou wouldst keep his commandments, or no."

Deuteronomy 8:2