photos from the archives

Family photos are not always the most engrossing of subject matter but I tend to find that the older they are the more interesting they become. A selection of period photographs from the archives. All are 1950 or earlier. 

Thomas & Annie late 1920s

Thomas & Annie Melia. Late 1920s

Thomas & Catherine Melia late 1940s

Thomas & Catherine Melia. 1940s

Catherine & Thomas Melia (right) with neighbours. Broad ‘O’th Lane Bolton 1940s. Jaguar Mark IV?

Thornleigh 1

Left to right - Catherine Melia; unknown; Thomas Melia; Gerard Melia

Norbreck Hydro 1

Period photocard of the Norbreck Hydro. Now known as the Norbreck Castle

Thomas & Catherine Melia
St. Columba's early 1930s

St. Columba’s event mid-1930s. Austin Melia to right of priest.

Family photo

Family photo

Family photo

Family photo

Family photo