George Birtill

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George Birtill

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221317

Reference identifier

sch12072006001

Title

George Birtill

Place

Chorley

General notes

Born in Leyland in 1912 George Birtill became known as Mr Chorley. He adopted the town as his own and became the town's honorary historian. He worked for the Chorley Guardian for over 30 years and as Editor launched the Leyland Guardian. He was a founder member of the Guild of Newspaper editors (Chairman twice) and a life member of the National Union of Journalists.

Medium

Photographic print

Colour

Locator

George Birtill Collection

Subjects

PEOPLE > Portraits

Place Names > Chorley

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