A collection of historical articles, and reminiscences of Wigan

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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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.

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Slaves without Chains

Recollections of the mining industry by Tom Walsh, following the dedication of the plaque commemorating the Edge Green Mine Disaster.

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A Wigan Poem - Written on The Somme in May 1918.

An extract from a publication by Carole Litter and John Hilton about a poem witten by a Wiganer on the Somme.

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William Bryham of Ince Hall

Significant figure in the industrial, civic, and social life of Ince, with a secret!

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The Old Market Hall, 1877-1978

The first Market Hall and Victorian civic pride.

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The Shock of Secondary School.

Tom's recollection and experiences of Secondary Modern life at St. John Fisher School.

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