Hi there Sue,
Since I knew the place well - St Peter's and the Lych Gate that is, having lived on Partington Lane for many years several moons ago, I decided to have ago at the Thomas S.
On the 1881 census RG11/ 3885 /51/ 34. He and his first wife Joan were visiting with what I presume to be relatives of Joan at 407 City Road, Stretford, Lancashire ( in the St George's area if my memory serves me rightly)
COOPER, Wilhelmina, Head. Dau. single. F 21 1861 b. Manchester, Lancashire.
" Elizabeth Dau. " F 17 1864 Scholar b. Manchester, Lncashire.
SKINNER, Thomas visitor Married M 29 1852 Salesman Drapery. b. Wetton, Yorkshire.
" Joan 2 2 F 26 1855 " Wife b. Hamilton, Scotland.
On the 1901 RG13 / 3655 / 20 / 32
SKINNER, Thomas S Head Married M 48 1853 Office Porter Melton, Yorks.
" Rosannah Wife " F 45 1856 Willenhall, Staffs.
" Louisa E S/dau. sgl F 17 1884 Cotton weaver Prestwich, Lancashire
" Nelly dau " F 12 1889 Manchester, Lancashire.
" Thomas E son " M 10 1891 Prestwich, Lancashire.
Sorry I have no info on Le Cateau; give my regards to Swinton.
George.