The Clockmakers and Watchmakers of Wigan (1650-1850)

An extensive 92 page book by A.J. Hawkes to determine the exact dates of the Wigan makers, also to show the importance of the clock and watchmaking industry in the history of Wigan.

Arthur John Hawkes was the Wigan Borough Librarian from 1919 to 1950

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With thanks to Wigan Archives.