(1903–1986) – footballer for Bolton Wanderers, Burnley and England. Francis Lee – footballer for Bolton Wanderers, Manchester City, Derby County and England (27 caps). Dick Pollard – cricketer, played for England. Maxine Peake - actress, was born in Westhoughton on 14 July 1974. Houghton Weavers – a folk group who had a BBC Television series, Sit thi' Deawn'', in the 1970s, and a radio show. Wingates Band - one of the best-known brass bands in the United Kingdom. Formed in 1873. Freedom of the Parish The following people and military units have received the Freedom of the Parish of Westhoughton. Individuals Peter L. Finch: 5 March 2019, Former Mayor of Westhoughton and Mayor of Bolton. See also Listed buildings in Westhoughton Chequerbent railway station Chequerbent railway station (1831) Borsdane Wood Daisy Hill F.C. Westhoughton Greyhound Track List of mining disasters in Lancashire References External links Westhoughton Community Network SWAN (Save Westhoughton Act Now) Parish of Westhoughton More information and photos of Westhoughton Westhoughton Online Towns in Greater Manchester Civil parishes in Greater Manchester Geography of the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton