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Comment by Guest  21st March 2010 Thanks for the information sources Tony, I hope to visit the Working Class Movement Library and the Local History Library sometime soon to find out more of "Old Bill". I too have read of his 1894 arrest and I see he gets a mention or two in "Radical Salford" a book available from WCML which I have on order. What a great bloke this "Old Bill" sounds. Thanks for doing these videos Tony, keep up the good work.

Comment by Guest  19th March 2010 Mentally subnormal by the way he/she carries on, shame really.

Comment by Guest  19th March 2010 I can't tell if you're trolling or just mentally subnormal.

Comment by Guest  18th March 2010 champagne socialist like em all especially ms blears

Comment by Guest  18th March 2010 "Another one one wanting to get on the gravy train", are you insane?. William Horrocks died in 1918 and was a life long socialist, so he is leaving it a bit late to board the gravy train isn't he?. Why can you not just enjoy these videos for what they are, informative and full of little nuggets of Salford history, instead of chipping in with inane comments.

Comment by Guest  17th March 2010 Fascinating and entertaining, keep up the good work RB

Comment by Guest  17th March 2010 another one no doubt wanting to get on the gravy train

Comment by Tony Flynn ( member )  15th March 2010 William Horrocks was indeed a fascinating character, have just been reading that he got arrested in January 1894 in Albert Square, Manchester when he gave a speech to the Manchester Anarchist society. Details of Bill's life can be found at Salford Local History Library who have the complete set of the old Salford Reporter which gives details of his funeral and his life. Another source of information can be found at the Working Class Movement Library on the Crescent, Salford. Glad you enjoyed the story, the Weaste Cemetery series proved very popular.

Comment by Guest  13th March 2010 Found the William Horrocks video fascinating. Just wondering where Tony sources his material, how, for example, is it known that "Old Bill" advertised notice of his meetings by chalking them on the pavement? Is there somewhere where I can read more of Old Bill Horrocks?

Comment by Guest  22nd November 2009 my first time on site been brill loved every minute please keep it going janet50

Comment by Guest  4th August 2009 oh hell i think that was the grave me an blondie used to use for our courting... nyllewell

Comment by Guest  27th July 2009 Can,t wait for The Cross Lane history if it is half as good as The Weaste Cemetery stuff. Keep it up Tony,I await with interest.The Ghost of Cokey Nolan.

Comment by Editor ( member )  26th July 2009 Tony's next project for SalfordOnline is the history of Cross Lane and believe me it's fascinating stuff!

Comment by Guest  24th July 2009 I used to have a book many years ago about Dr.Taylor the bonesetter and surgeon from Oldfield Lane it was written by one of his relatives,I don't know if it is still in publication,it tells about his life in Salford and Dr.Milner gets a mention as a possible relative I think,I may be wrong.However this video casts more light on the family tree and an insight into early Salford life,many thanks for enlightening me.Mrs Thomas,Kersal.

Comment by Guest  24th July 2009 Having viewed the website I was intrigued to read about William Horrocks,I went to Weaste Cemetery and managed to locate his grave.What a wonderful headstone,the inscriptions say everything about the man,what a brave man he must have been considering the times that he lived in, to me this man is truly a Salford Hero.Congratulations for bringing him to a wider audience,how much history we have in our midst yet not know about,keep on informing us Mr Flynn,I personally thank you for all your good work you have done for Salford.

Comment by Guest  24th July 2009 You can see the bloke doing the talking,doing his walking at the end of the video,that's Mr Flynn.

Comment by Guest  23rd July 2009 Loved all of these Weaste Ceme vidz. The only criticism I have is Why don't we get to see the bloke talking? I look forward to more of this stuff. So like the person on who wrote the first comment said. Whats next? Well done SOL. Tony and Tony If I ever see you I would gladly buy you a pint. Peter from Eccles.

Comment by Guest  23rd July 2009 What a great story,I had never heard of William Horrocks,he sounds like he was a fascinating character,I intend to research more fully into his life,many thanks for providing me with this information. I have looked at all of The Weaste Cemetery sites and found them to be of great interest,especially for people like myself who live outside the area.Keep up the good work.Dave from Oldham.

Comment by Guest  23rd July 2009 I have enjoyed all of these Weaste Cemetery videos and I'm sad to hear there will be no more.All good things come to an end I guess.Thanks anyway. What have you got next?

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