Thomas Manchester was both a watchmaker and clockmaker, the son of William Manchester, who was also a Watchmaker. Thomas worked out of his home in 2 Howell Croft during 1832- 1843, then 7 Ridgeway Gates in Bolton during the years 1851-1861. he was also listed as a beer retailer too.
He died and was buried in St Mary’s Deane 11th March 1870