Wigan Peers
Would you like to react to this message? Create an account in a few clicks or log in to continue.

A forum to discuss all things Wigan by Wiganers, for Wiganers.


RAYS QUIZ EVERY FRI 8PM

Carved box

Wigan Peers :: Wigan News :: Talk of the Town

Go down

Carved box Empty Carved box

Post by Lolly Sun 16 Jul 2023, 3:39 pm

Made by a German prisoner of war named August Tilinski, this box is carved on the base with the words ‘August Tilinski szx Kriegsgefanganer Leigh 1916’. He was held at the prisoner of war camp in Etherstone Street, Leigh.

https://archives.wigan.gov.uk/archive/360-museum-collection/c1806-woodenpowcarvedbox

Does anyone have any more info. I know it's 1o7 years old
Lolly
Lolly
Platinum
Proudly made in Wigan platinum award

Posts : 33894
Join date : 2019-07-17
Age : 52

Back to top Go down

Back to top

Wigan Peers :: Wigan News :: Talk of the Town

 
Permissions in this forum:
You cannot reply to topics in this forum