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The birth of the Lancashire branch of The Old Oswestrian Society, Part 1. Early Beginnings.

Nestling centrally in the town of Bury, just a few miles north of Manchester, the Two Tubs Inn became a popular venue, watering hole, and meeting point for many Old Oswestrians living in that part of Lancashire during the early sixties. It was from here, in a small back room, that the Northern branch of The Old Oswestrian Society slowly blossomed into reality following several initial meetings at The Shakespeare pub in Manchester, but I am getting a little ahead of myself. The Two Tubs Inn

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