Articles

A salutory tale of the evils of Gin "Mother's Ruin" from the Hanoverian period. by Andrew A. Hanham

An article discussing the 1824 painting by John Harwood and comparing with the later works

An amusing presentation by one of our members at the Society's "Zoom" monthly meeting, on Monday 10th August 2020.

An article by Michael Howard on the works of the well known Wigan artist Theodore Major. Michael taught both academic and studio-based students for many years at Manchester School of Art

Local historian Marianne Howell shares some little known history on Belgian House, at the corner of Earl St and Dicconson St, Wigan

Interesting research By Dr. Jane Woolard, Lecturer - University of Tasmania, concentrating on Wigan born Eliza Winstanley, and her acting and writing career in Australia and London. A resolute woman indeed.

Reminiscences of Rylands Sidings at Whitley from sixty years ago, the association with a cotton magnate and their place in the war time history and industrial heritage of Wigan. By Graham Taylor.

A comprehensive appreciation of Wigan and the families involved in the Slave Trade, by Derek Winstanley.

A very interesting history of the Wigan Flashes by Dr. Mark Champion & Patricia Rigg, and also the work undertaken by Lancashire Wildlife Trust improving the habitat for birds and other wildlife.

History of James Higson - celebrated occupant of the lodges at the Plantation Gates.

Do you remember the 1960’s and 1950’s? Take a nostalgic journey back to life in Wigan during this period. We hope you enjoy and remember the memories.