A collection of historical articles, and reminiscences of Wigan

Thomas Knowles - Pit Boy to Parliamentarian

The life of Thomas Knowles, Ince born industrialist of Pearson & Knowles and their varied business interests.

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Game Hunting in Winstanley

Research of game hunting on the Winstanley Hall Estate, with numbers of game bagged, by Derek Winstanley.

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Haigh Moated Site, Old Haigh Hall and Bradshaigh Chapel.

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

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Wigan Corporation Tramways

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

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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

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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.

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Who was William Foster?

The story of William and his playing field.

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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.

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Plantation Gates - Memories

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

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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 .

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Calderbanks - A brief history

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

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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.

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