Winter Hill Trespass – 125th Anniversary

This year Bolton celebrates the 125^th anniversary of Britain’s biggest ever rights of way dispute, Bolton’s Battle for Winter Hill in 1896. It was a battle between local mill and factory workers against a wealthy conservative landowner that involved many thousands of local people.  It’s thanks to the research of Bolton Historian, Paul Salveson and his book, Will Yo’ Come O’ Sunday Mornin’?  published in the early 1980s, that this chapter of our town’s working class history has not been completely forgotten. Bolton UNISON has played an active part in supporting this event. 

There will be a commemorative walk to mark the event and all Unison members are welcome to join. Details are: 

Will Yo’ Come o’ Sunday Mornin’

For  a Walk on Winter Hill?

Sunday Sept 5^th

Assemble adjacent to Halliwell Health Centre,

Linfield Rd, BL1 3RG at 10.00.

Walk commences at 10.30.

Speakers include Maxine Peake, Guy Shrubsole, Nick Hayes, Kate Ashbrook, Mayor Linda Thomas

Free Diamond bus for return service from Belmont Village to Bolton or Family Fun Day at Smithills Hall

Visit Facebook Winter Hill 125 for full itinerary

Sturdy footwear and outdoor clothing advised