The group opened 23 RD August 1999 with this message

Welcome to the greatharwood eGroup

a site to celebrate all that is Great Harwood, its history,
culture, countryside, chip shops and unique character.
Great Harwood is a small town in East lancashire.

Group Manager: greatharwood-owner@egroups.com

To subscribe, send a message to greatharwood-subscribe@egroups.com or go to the e-groups's home page at http://www.egroups.com/group/greatharwood/ (This link wont work now)

Initially membership was small but as the news was passed around via the internet both the membership and postings increased.