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William Hurst & Sons Advert c.1940
William Hurst & Sons Advert c.1940
Photo: RON
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Item #: 4199
Advert for William Hurst & Sons Manufacturers of High Class JAMS. MARMALADES BOTTLED FRUITS and PICKLES. Newtown. Taken from an early 1940's Wigan Official Guide

Comment by: Tom Clancy on 21st September 2010 at 16:35

Where abouts in newtown was Hursts jam works situated.

Comment by: Joanne Rutter on 27th June 2011 at 21:54

The Jam works was situated where Asda superstore is now. On what is known as the sandle junction. (the junction of A577, A571 and the A49). Hope that helps. My great grandfather owned the jams works.

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