MARTINDALE'S GARDEN NEWTOWN

I am in contact with a relative of the family( who happens to be my old Physics teacher at the TLS) Who is looking for any photographs of the garden. Has anyone got any?? The land was sold off in the late 60's early 70's and is now a housing estate. The only legacy is one of the roads is called MARTINDALE CRESCENT. I believe it was a large magnificent garden covering 3 acres.

Can't imagine a lot of photos being available because it was a well guarded orchard. Many kids in newtown tried to raid it but we're always chased off.

I read the book,and wanted to read it again.it’s fascinating but I can’t find it anywhere,I’m so annoyed with myself.

I'm sure Martingales lived in a large house on Ormskirk Rd across the backs from the Orchard?

Is this the book momac
Growing up in Wigan 1930-1950

I don’t think so F.M. but it sounds interesting,the one that I read talked about his garden an awful lot and how his pupils helped a lot in be garden..and there was a photo of a model I think it was leaning against an arch..it must b lost in my house because I would never throw a book out wth all that history..plus it is a lovely book to read.

Mo That is the book It's called GROWING UP IN WIGAN by JOE FAIRHURST I have a copy if you would like to borrow it. Ive just scanned the article about MARTINDALE'S GARDEN to send it to the relative.
The model standing against the arch is from an article on the site
here is the link.
https://www.wiganworld.co.uk/album/photo.php?opt=6&id=21123&gallery=David+Simm+Photography&page=1

Ron,I have that book in front of me,you lent it or gave it to me..but the book on Mr Martindales garden is the one I can’t find.

Mo The article is on page 86? of that book by Joe Fairhurst

Ron,just checked again,my book is by Joe Winstanley and it’s on page 89..Going to read it again tomorrow…I could have sworn it was all in one book.