Dolman's Lane black plaque

This black commemorative plaque records: Dolman's Lane In medieval times this alleyway was probably home to an official called the Doleman who gave out (or "doled") charity at a nobleman's funeral to anyone who said a prayer for the dead person. By the mid 19th Century Dolman's Lane housed countless families, many of Irish origin, who had come to Warrington in search of work.

Dolman's Lane was named after an official called the Doleman, responsible for distributing charity at funerals; by the 19th century, it became a densely populated area housing many Irish immigrants seeking employment.