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Tim bobbin painting of local artist

Pub History · 15 October 2026

Tim bobbin: Who Was Tim Bobbin?

Tim Bobbin was the pen name of John Collier (1708–1786), a schoolmaster, artist, caricaturist and writer. Born in Urmston, he spent much of his working life teaching in Milnrow,...

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