Jack be Nimble
The Fastest Man; Steeple Jack’s Adventures in Lancashire is Chris Aspin’s latest work, published by Helmshore Local History Society. It tells the story of James Duncan Wright who became so famous that his nickname entered the English Language.
“Jack” lived and worked in Ramsbottom for a time after being befriended by the Grant brothers. The book costs £4.95 and for more information contact 01706 2272129
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