Bolton Motoring Legend dies

[Dave Taylor]

Today was a sad day here in Bolton, as the motor trade wished farewell to a local motor trade legend. Frank Edwards passed away last week at the age of 88, and his funeral took place today.

Frank was a hero to the Bolton motor trade, his parts shop was open 7 days a week, and he was still working up to being 86. His son Frank jnr now runs the business.

If you wanted a part at 3 o'clock on a Sunday then Frank would have it, whether it was a ball joint for a mk1 Escort, or a chrome shiney part for a modern boy racer, Frank would say "I'll just have a look" and you'd stand and wait, listening to drawers being opened, rumaging on shelves, then he would appear with said part in his hand, even the price was fair.

So sorry to see you go Frank.

[Adrian Southgate]

A sad loss indeed, Farewell Frank.