The photographs on these pages depict the artisans of Leigh and its surrounding areas. Life was hard in the North West of England and these photographs will endeavour to portray the working conditions and machinery used in the times since the advent of the camera.

Ropemaking

• Ropemaker - From a book entitled "Photographs of Leigh Past", photo electronically donated by Pat Davies

Silk Weaving

• Silk weaver - From a book entitled "Photographs of Leigh Past", photo electronically donated by Pat Davies

Fire Brigade

• Firemen - From a book entitled "Photographs of Leigh Past", photo electronically donated by Pat Davies