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Timberhurst: a Military Hospital

Shortly after the outbreak of war in August 1914, local paper manufacturer, Oswald Wrigley offered his late father’s residence, Timberhurst, to the authorities for use as a military hospital. This grand mansion, situated at Heap Bridge, Bury was soon adapted, … Continue reading

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