At the age of 12 he was awarded a scholarship to Oldham High School where he excelled .
Born in Oldham , Lancashire , Walter Winterbottom was the only son of James Winterbottom , a ring frame fitter in a textile machine works .
At the age of 12 Walter Winterbottom was awarded a scholarship to Oldham High School where Walter Winterbottom excelled .
Born in Oldham , Lancashire , Walter Winterbottom was the only son of James Winterbottom , a ring frame fitter in a textile machine works .