Articles

Investigation and analysis of these three buildings exploring the facts and myths, by Derek Winstanley

A history of the Wigan Tramways, submitted by Ron Hunt, including some informative images.

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

A history of the Victorian brewer and his contribution to the lives and buildings of Ince, in both good and bad times.

The story of William and his playing field.

Tom Walsh recounts his mother's cooking when growing up in Scholes, and how it has influenced his culinary over many years.

Recollections by Kathleen Horrobin of living in the lodges at the Plantation Gates in the 1970's.

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 .

A potted history of the famous Wigan metal scarap business of the Calderbank family.

A brief history of Winstanley Park Tennis Club, by Tom Walsh and Christine Charnock Jones, charting the history from 1921 to today.