Whether these tragedies were a factor in triggering his mother's illness is a subject of debate, though surviving members of Oddie's family, such as his Aunt Margery, cast doubt on Lilian's diagnosis.

Lancashire bakery Oddie’s is to hand over seven of its bakery stores to Leigh-based bakery Waterfields, and the stores are to trade under the Oddie’s name. “Oddie’s is working on a ...

Oddie's, which was based in Nelson, Lancashire, but had branches across the east of the county including Burnley and Colne, was established in 1905 and was run by the same family. All branches ...