A coat of arms was associated with the town prior to the borough's incorporation. This consisted of a shield … See more

In 1880 Bolton Corporation began the construction of a network of horse tramways in conjunction with the Councils of the neighbouring urban districts of Astley Bridge, Farnworth and Kearsley. The services w… See more

In 1847 the corporation took over the privately owned waterworks. The main concern of the water undertaking was to secure supplies of water for manufacturing industry, as the existing hard water was damaging … See more

• List of mayors of Bolton See more

• Boundary Map of Bolton MB/CB, (A vision of Britain through time)
53°35′N 2°26′W / 53.58°N 2.43°W See more