Articles
A collection of historical articles, and reminiscences of Wigan
Game Hunting in Winstanley
Research of game hunting on the Winstanley Hall Estate, with numbers of game bagged, by Derek Winstanley.
Haigh Moated Site, Old Haigh Hall and Bradshaigh Chapel.
Investigation and analysis of these three buildings exploring the facts and myths, by Derek Winstanley
Wigan Corporation Tramways
A history of the Wigan Tramways, submitted by Ron Hunt, including some informative images.
1883 - A curious case of a collapsed mineshaft at Ince
The story of a collapsed property at the Viaduct Houses and the death of John Banks and his bizarre internment. An article by Andy Lomax
Isaac Wilson Lawrence - Ince Brewer
A history of the Victorian brewer and his contribution to the lives and buildings of Ince, in both good and bad times.
Who was William Foster?
The story of William and his playing field.
What's for tea Mam?
Tom Walsh recounts his mother's cooking when growing up in Scholes, and how it has influenced his culinary over many years.
Plantation Gates - Memories
Recollections by Kathleen Horrobin of living in the lodges at the Plantation Gates in the 1970's.
The Myles Standish Room in Terre Haute, Indiana, USA.
In Lingen Lodge, Terre Haute, Indiana, USA, is a remarkable 400-year-old oak-paneled room that originates in England. It is The Myles Standish Room .
Calderbanks - A brief history
A potted history of the famous Wigan metal scarap business of the Calderbank family.
I Say, " Anyone for Tennis?
A brief history of Winstanley Park Tennis Club, by Tom Walsh and Christine Charnock Jones, charting the history from 1921 to today.
John Jarvis Broughton - the original JJB.
An article by David Foster, whose family developed a business relationship with John Jarvis Broughton. David charts the different owners of JJB Sports shops.