Bolton Collection

Halifax Bomber Halifax Bomber
Halifax Bomber - Handley Page Long-range Bomber. One of the most formidable in the World. Four Rolls-Royce Merlin Engines. Four-gun Bolton Paul Rear Turret. Date: circa 1940s

Reebok Stadium Art - Bolton Wanderers
Watercolour of the Reebok Stadium, home of Bolton Wanderers F.C. 1997 - current day. Capacity 28, 723. Original painting size 20" x 16" created in 1999 by Kevin Fletcher

Bolton Priory, Wharfedale, North Yorkshire
View of the ruins of Bolton Priory (Augustinian), in Wharfedale, North Yorkshire. Date: 1882

Bolton Wanderers FC football team 1935. Back row: Goslin, Atkinson, Smith, Jones, Finney (Captain), Taylor. Front row: Taylor, Eastham, Milsom, Westwood, Cook. 1935

Tottenham Hotspur vs. Sheffield United, F. A. Cup Final, 1901
Photograph of the 1901 F.A. Cup Final between Tottenham Hotspur and Sheffield United held at Bolton. The Cup was won by Tottenham

Bolton Wanderers Fc
BOLTON WANDERERS FC. One of the Founder members of the Football League, a truly great and revered club

Bolton Abbey, Skipton, Yorkshire
Bolton Abbey, Skipton, near Addingham, Yorkshire, England. Date: 1910s

The New Townhall of Bolton, Lancashire, opened by the Prince of Wales (engraving)
1105375 The New Townhall of Bolton, Lancashire, opened by the Prince of Wales (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Townhall of Bolton, Lancashire)

Roaring Pride and Passion: Stoke City Football Club at Britannia Stadium
Stoke City Football Club

Team Celebration
Marcus Bent is congratulated by Arteta, Cahill, Ferguson and Osman

Team Celebration
The Everton team celebrate Marcus Bents goal

Bolton Castle, where Mary Stuart was imprisoned, Wensleydale, Yorkshire Dales National Park, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Everton's Ferguson: A Powerful Header - Soaring High
Duncan Ferguson rises high to win the header

Closing of the Eagley Mills (clock tower of Eagley Mills can been seen in the background), Eagley, near Bolton, Greater Manchester. Eagley Mills is owned by J P Coats Ltd

Wingates Temperance Prize Brass Band, Westhoughton, Lancashi
Wingates Temperance Prize Brass Band, Westhoughton, Bolton, near Hindley, Lancashire, England. Date: 1910s

The Oaks station, Bolton, London Midland and Scottish Railway (formerly Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway), 1933
The Oaks station, Bolton, London Midland and Scottish Railway (formerly Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway), near a proposed site for a pump, 4 August 1933

The Oaks station, Bolton, Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway, about 1902. View of the station, between Bolton and Bromley Cross, looking towards Bolton

The F. A. Cup Final at Wembley Stadium, 1923
Aerial photograph of Wembley Stadium before the start of the 1923 F.A. Cup Final between Bolton Wanderers and West Ham United

Dean Mills Cotton Mill
Women working in the doubling- room at Dean Mills cotton-mill (between Bolton & Manchester, Lancashire)

Boltons Dragon-fly (Libellula boltonii), 1807 (hand coloured engraving)
986301 Boltons Dragon-fly (Libellula boltonii), 1807 (hand coloured engraving) by Donovan, Edward (1768-1837); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boltons Dragon-fly (Libellula boltonii). Plate 430, Vol

Bolton Castle, Wensleydale, North Yorkshire, England Date: circa 1910s

FA Cup winners - Bolton Wanderers, 1923
FA Cup winners in 1923, Bolton Wanderers. The 1923 FA Cup final was the first to be held in the newly-opened (orignal) Wembley Stadium, known as the Empire Stadium

Railway cutting works, discovery of fossilised trees
Railway cutting works on the Manchester to Bolton line, discovery of fossilised trees. Date: 1840s

Haslam Weaving Co Ltd, Bolton, Lancashire
Concerning Cotton - Haslam Weaving Co Ltd Bolton, Lancashire - Factory. 1920

Mill Hill Spinning Co Ltd, Bolton, Lancashire
Concerning Cotton - Mill Hill Spinning Co Ltd, Bolton. 1920

The English Sewing Cotton Company (engraving)
1598118 The English Sewing Cotton Company (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The English Sewing Cotton Company)

Ilkley - West Yorkshire - Various scenes in the locality including Bolton Abbey, The Ilkley Tarn (small lake), Strid Wood and the wooden bridge above the Hebers Ghyll waterfall. Date: circa 1900

The Oaks, Bolton, London Midland and Scottish Railway (formerly Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway)
The Oaks station, Bolton, London Midland and Scottish Railway (formerly Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway), 4 August 1933. View near a proposed site for a pump

Regulus regulus, goldcrest nest and eggs
Plate 66 from James Boltons third edition of Harmonia Ruralis: or an essay towards a natural history of British Song Birds, Vol.2, (1845)

1953 FA Cup Final
At Wembley Stadium, the Queen, with the Duke of Edinburgh and FA Secretary Sir Stanley Rous either side of her, presents a Cup-winners medal to Stanley Matthews of Blackpool

Bolton - New Park
Opening of the new park at Farnworth, near Bolton, Greater Manchester

Kershaw Cotton Mills
John Kershaw Cotton Mills, Bolton, Lancs. Date: 1920

Emu by Gambier Bolton
Emu photogrpaph by Gambier Bolton, F Zs 354, held at The Natural History Museum at Tring

Group of Kangaroos by Gambier Bolton
Group of Kangaroos photogrpaph by Gambier Bolton, F Zs 553, held at The Natural History Museum at Tring

Haigh Park - Entrance, Wigan, Lancashire
Haigh Park - Entrance, Wigan, near Bolton, Lancashire, England. Date: 1900s

Marcus Bent's Thrilling Goal Celebration Against Bolton Wanderers (Everton FC)
Marcus Bent wheels away after scoring against Bolton

Everton 3 Bolton 2
Everton ePhoto Previous Seasons: Season 04-05: Everton 3 Bolton 2

The Intense April Clash: Stoke City vs Bolton Wanderers (17th April 2010)
Saturday 17th April 2010

The doubling room, 1851
3479211 The doubling room, 1851; (add.info.: The doubling room, Dead Mills, near Bolton. In this room, which contained 70,000 spindles)

The Hall-in-the-Wood, 1866 (engraving)
1574489 The Hall-in-the-Wood, 1866 (engraving); (add.info.: Hall-in-the-Wood, near Bolton, Lacanshire, house of the English inventor Samuel Crompton (1753-1827)

Bolton England Skyline
Michael Tompsett

Bolton England Skyline
Michael Tompsett

"Deliver us from Evil", from the "Lyra Germanica", 1860. Creator: T. Bolton
"Deliver us from Evil", from the "Lyra Germanica", 1860. In the present edition the work is carefully produced as a gift-book

"Maidenhood" - painted by G. E. Hicks - from the Exhibition of the Royal Academy, 1856. Creator: T. Bolton
"Maidenhood" - painted by G. E. Hicks - from the Exhibition of the Royal Academy, 1856. Engraving of a painting

Mrs. Chester Bolton, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Mrs. Chester Bolton, between 1910 and 1920
Mrs. Chester Bolton, between 1910 and 1920. Possibly a portrait of Frances P. Bolton, first woman elected to Congress from Ohio

BL Bolton, BL3 1
BL3 1

Daily Mirror Bus with signage promoting Great 5 Towns Competition, 5th December 1957

Bolton Wanderers Football Club - Team

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"Bolton: A Rich Tapestry of History, Art, and Football" Discover the vibrant town of Bolton, where history intertwines with art and football. From the iconic Reebok Stadium Art at Bolton Wanderers to the majestic Bolton Priory in Wharfedale, North Yorkshire, this place is a treasure trove of cultural delights. Step back in time as you explore the roots of football at Bolton Wanderers FC. In 1935, this legendary team made its mark on the sport's history. Feel the excitement that still lingers in the air from past victories as you visit their home ground. For nature enthusiasts, a trip to Bolton Abbey in Skipton is a must. Nestled amidst breathtaking landscapes, this ancient abbey offers tranquility and serenity like no other. Immerse yourself in its peaceful aura while marveling at its architectural grandeur. Football aficionados will relish witnessing historic moments unfold before their eyes. The F. A Cup Final between Tottenham Hotspur and Sheffield United held here in 1901 remains etched into sporting folklore forever. Bolton Castle stands proudly as a testament to both beauty and intrigue. This fortress once imprisoned Mary Stuart herself within its walls—a captivating piece of history nestled within Wensleydale's picturesque Yorkshire Dales National Park. Delve into industrial heritage by visiting Dean Mills Cotton Mill—an emblematic reminder of Bolton's manufacturing prowess during yesteryears. Explore railway cutting works where fossilized trees were discovered—nature's hidden gems preserved for centuries beneath our feet. But it isn't just about landmarks; it's also about celebrating together as one community. Witness joyous team celebrations that unite locals around their beloved football club—Bolton Wanderers FC igniting passion throughout generations. In every corner of this enchanting town lies an intriguing story waiting to be unraveled—a tale woven through artistry, athletic triumphs, historical landmarks, and the resilient spirit of its people.