Description
View through the central arches of Le Mans Crescent (Civic Centre), Bolton. The building which still houses Bolton’s Museum and library was under construction when photographed by Humphrey Spender and was officially opened in 1939.
Le Mans Crescent By Humphrey Spender - September 1937
- Copyright Bolton Council
- Image ref. 1993.83.11.21
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It was not known as Le Mans Crescent until Bolton was twinned with that town in the 1970’s. Prior to that it was simply The Civic Centre. It housed a lot more than just Museum and Library – Magistrates Court, Central Police Station and Health Dept to my certain knowledge.
A lot can be seen through these Arches.on the left can be seen the gas works, next to it looks like the methodist church. through the centre arch you can see the bottom part of Moor Lane bus station.The Lancashire United Transport used this for their bus trips to Wigan and Atherton areas.Behind the bus is Harry Masons the plumbers and fireplace installers.and the Albion pub
The bus station occupied the southern area of this space, the northern area (seen through the arch) was used for the New Year fair.