FROM the Fred Dibnah statue in the town centre to Smithills Hall, an artist has managed to cram in Bolton’s best-known attractions into an impressive doodle map. Manchester-based Dave Gee - known as Dave Draws - is well known for his highly detailed drawings having produced maps of towns and cities across the UK in his signature monochrome linear style. His designs are so popular he s even been commissioned to produce murals and sells his maps on items such as mugs and bags. Now following demand for a Bolton version, Dave, 30, has finally put pen to paper and created a map of the borough.
A TOUCH of Peaky Blinders glamour graced Bolton over the past week as production crews moved in to film scenes for the sixth series. Big name stars were in town for a three-day shoot captivating the town and Le Mans Crescent was transformed into a 1930s set. Fiona Anderson was among those hoping to catch Cillian Murphy. She said: “I think it’s really good. I absolutely want to see Cillian Murphy, he’s the best one. “This is super good for Bolton and the crescent is so nice, and it is good for others to see that.” Hannah Blezard told The Bolton News: “It’s so cool, the fact that I can come and look at it.