Chowbent Chapel
- a look at this most
historic of buildings. A real gem. Click
here. ATHERTON LINKS...
Atherton Forum - the good people behind the town's regeneration. Giving the residents of Atherton a powerful voice. Open to all Atherton residents. They need your support..
The Parish of Atherton - superb informative website which will be featuring parish records...Please visit this site as it's one of the best resources available on Atherton. Click here: http://www.lan-opc.org.uk/Atherton/index.html
A Vision of Atherton - historical facts on population; boundaries; census reports. Very interesting.
Atherton Online - A cracking site for all Athertonians. Join them.
Atherton's Live Music scene seems to be very healthy. Find out about Bent and Bongs Bands and upcoming events at this site.
*Atherton Laburnum Rovers ...Another great Atherton football club. For fixtures, history, results click here: http://www.athertonlr.co.uk/
Chowbent Chapel
- a look at this most
historic of buildings. A real gem. Click
here.
Hag Fold Group on Yahoo - a great focal point for the area.
Atherton Art Group -a group for Athertonians interested in painting
A Chowbent Minister who became a slave owner! - click here
*The famous Ekky Fleck Schoo' - Hesketh Fletcher School Website:
http://www.heskethfletcher.wigan.sch.uk/
*Howe Bridge, Atherton - A great little site by Geraldine Anderson about the history of this old Lancashire pit village with some unique architecture: http://www.geocities.com/gerilu_uk/
* Pretoria Pit disaster - A superb record of the tragedy can be found here.
*Atherton Chess Club - check this site mate...
* Atherton Swimming Club - splashing out in style... http://www.athertonsc.org.uk
* A Lancashire Chindit - read about these local heroes - including Sgt Bill Clift - an Athertonian who went to Ecky Fleck and went on to win the Military Medal. Please click here.
* Atherton Towntalk - a website for Atherton and Atherton-related businesses. - at www.atherton.towntalk.co.uk
*Atherton and District Photographic Society - formed in 1938 and still going strong. For rank beginners and experts. A variety of photography-related events are held on Thursday nights all year round, including guest speakers, competitions and practical sessions. They hold Digital Nights every Tuesday themed around using Photoshop/Photoshop Elements. They also aim to hold Portrait Nights at least once a month. All events begin at 8.00pm. See further details at http://www.adaps.org.uk/
*Candlelight to Laser Beams - a local woman's fascinating reminiscences. Click here.
* Tyldesley and District Historical Society - a great site to visit for all things about our neighbouring town. - Bongsers click here!