Listed below are random presentation watches that are linked with Bolton, and where possible a little history about the watch or its owner.
Mr Adam of Know Mill, Entwistle Bolton
A Key wind open face pocket watch chronometer in 18k Gold and white dial Inscribed ‘ Presented to.. Mr Adam Esq. By his workpeople at Know Mill as a token of respect / Entwistle Nr Bolton, July 1887.
Know Mill at Entwistle was a textile print and bleaching works situated at the bottom of Hob Lane, it closed in 1959 and was demolished in the 1960’s traces of it can still be seen in the Wayoh Reservoir when the water is low. It was connected to the railway at Entwistle by an overhead bucket system, and a rack and pinion track for rail trucks.
Know Mill.
