Articles

The revised and updated true story of Margery Booth, the famous Wigan born opera singer who spied for Britain in Berlin during WW2. By Graham Taylor 2021. Revised and uodated 2025.

The story of the Yew tree in Jubilee Park, Ashton in Makerfield dedicated to Pte Walter Turton of the Lancashire Fusiliers. By Graham Taylor

Details of the War Memorials held at the Queens Hall Mission in Market Street, Wigan. By Graham Taylor

The wartime story of Grenadier Guardsman John Cecil Larkin of Orrell. From his capture in North Africa, to his escape from an Italian POW camp and subsequent journey back to Allied Lines, By Graham Taylor

A look at the lives of the people who have resided at Sicklefield House, Wigan over the past 200 years. By Graham Taylor

The story of the Wigan pilot Flt. Lt. Ronald Walker, murdered by the Gestapo in 1944. By Graham Taylor

The story of the property empire belonging to Molly Penson - the Wigan woman with a mania for houses. By Graham Taylor

Gavin Purdon has traced the story of rescuers James Fox and Thomas Morris, who risked their lives in a desperate midnight mission to save two trapped men. Despite their bravery, the pair were denied gallantry medals—a decision Gavin believes this to be an unpaid debt of honour.

The life and works of prolific Wigan architect and engineer, responsible for the design of many iconic Wigan buildings.

Tom Walsh recounts his memories of growing up in McCormick Street and Scholes

A short story from the 'Tales of the Workhouse' series. The Bizarre Story of the Workhouse Funeral. By Graham Taylor.

The history of Wigan Volunteer Drill Hall and it's Resident Units 1884-1986. By Graham Taylor.