Articles

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

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.

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

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

WW1 War Graves Register for Wigan & District. Graham Taylor 2025

History of Morton's Grocers 1839-1962 by Tom Morton.

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

Fond memories of holidays to Blackpool by Tom Walsh during the first weeks of July, when the town closed for business.