1882: April 15 - One of the Bolton Market gates fell, killing a watchman.

1882: April 16 - Temple Opera House, Dawes Street, Bolton was destroyed by fire, £10,000 damage.

1882: July 29 - Derby Ward Conservative Club was opened.

1883: February 8 - Ald Thomas Lever Rushton, died 73. Twice Mayor of Bolton.

1883: July 21 - Bolton's new Infirmary and Chadwick Wing for Children opened.

1883: August 21 - Bolton New Infirmary overlooking Bolton Park, Chorley Road, was opened.

1884: January 4 - Housekeeper at Kearsley Cottage murdered by butler.

1884: February 17 - The Albert Hotel burnt out, eight people had a narrow escape.

1884: June 12 - Chadwick Museum, Bolton, opened by Ald Dobson.

1884: July 6 - St Augustine's Church, Tonge Moor was opened.

1884: July 31 - Two young men drowned while swimming in Coffin Lodge, Bolton Moor.

1884: August 19 - Bolton in political turmoil over Franchise Bill, unrest and demonstrations.

1884: August 29 - FR Chadwick, Westhoughton Silk Manufacturer, drowned.

1884: September 27 - Bridgeman Street bridge was demolished to make way for railway improvements.