The Life of Samuel Morley - an 1887 biography by Edwin Hodder

When Samuel Morley died in 1886, ninety seven religous and philanthropic groups were represented at the funeral. Samuel Morley had been associated with all of them. This biography, commissioned after his death by the family, reveals an influential but totally charming man. A copy of the book has been given to the Historical Society by Lionel Kevis and Mr. H. Withington and is available from the Society's through the Archivist. View list of Society Officers.

An extract consiting of the chapter covering Samuel Morley's time in Leigh from 1870 until his death is available for viewing as a pdf file.