Articles

The tragic story of Beech Hill lad, Ronald Walker, in WW2.

An interesting glimpse into the history of Barrack Square and Yard by Ken Scally.

The story of two young lads from Beech Hiil who were evacuated to the USA in WWII. See how there lives changed!

A large stone was recovered from Mill Brook with the inscription "TDH 1806". What happened next?

As part of the wider King Street Heritage Zone project, 'The Street That Was', this article focuses primarily on Wigan businessman Thomas Morris, his daughter Ellen Ann Robinson Morris, and their connection to the Wigan Brewery in King Street during the mid-19th century. By Graham Taylor

The fight to retain employment of women on the surface at collieries.

What happened to some of the contents of Standish Hall? Article by Jim Meehan.

More school and holiday memories from Tom Walsh of less affluent times.

In depth research by Derek Winstanley, ex Highfield cricketer, investigating the connection with mid 19th century and early 20th century cricket in Pemberton & Highfield and the Highfield Cricket Club

The fascinating story of Timberlakes, the people who brought motoring to Wigan, by Jim Meehan

US military units stationed at Ashton and Golborne in the lead-up to the D-Day Landings of June 1944

An excellent article by Thomas McGrath investigating the mystery of where George Orwell stayed in Wigan whilst writing his book "The Road to Wigan Pier".