Wilfred Briggs

iBase ID

291366

Reference identifier

HAC-H01-G3-8640-1

Title

Wilfred Briggs

Place

Accrington

Personal names

Wilfred Briggs

General notes

Wilfred Briggs second child of William & Johanna Briggs, born 3 October 1870. Aged 11 he was learning the trade of engraver at Steiner's (cotton) print works. This led naturally to the fine work of watch repairing. Married Elizabeth Ellen Hargreaves 1 August 1891 at St. John's Church Accrington and they had 5 children. He served as a special constable during First World War. Died in 1927.

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Medium

Photographic print

Colour

Monochrome

Year of image

Early 20th Century

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Subjects

Place Names > Accrington

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