Articles

The story of the Yew tree in Jubilee Park, Ashton in Makerfield dedicated to Pte Walter Turton of the Lancashire Fusiliers. By Graham Taylor

Wigan Building Preservation Trust defines an at-risk building as typically a building or structure that is in a poor or deteriorating condition, often vacant, and at risk of decay, loss, or damage. The attached list is currently under review:

Memories of Wigan architect John White Tate with images of his designs for Pendleburys and the Palace Cinema, Wallgate . Written by his great neice Deborah Lucas.

Queen’s Hall Methodist Mission & Wigan Building Preservation Trust unveils new Discovery Room to celebrate Wigan’s heritage.

Details of the War Memorials held at the Queens Hall Mission in Market Street, Wigan. By Graham Taylor

The revised and updated true story of Margery Booth, the famous Wigan born opera singer who spied for Britain in Berlin during WW2. By Graham Taylor . Revised and updated 2025 from original 2021 version.

The wartime story of Grenadier Guardsman John Cecil Larkin of Orrell. From his capture in North Africa, to his escape from an Italian POW camp and subsequent journey back to Allied Lines, By Graham Taylor

A look at the lives of the people who have resided at Sicklefield House, Wigan over the past 200 years. By Graham Taylor

The story of the Wigan pilot Flt. Lt. Ronald Walker, murdered by the Gestapo in 1944. By Graham Taylor

The story of the property empire belonging to Molly Penson - the Wigan woman with a mania for houses. By Graham Taylor

Gavin Purdon has traced the story of rescuers James Fox and Thomas Morris, who risked their lives in a desperate midnight mission to save two trapped men. Despite their bravery, the pair were denied gallantry medals—a decision Gavin believes this to be an unpaid debt of honour.

The life and works of prolific Wigan architect and engineer, responsible for the design of many iconic Wigan buildings.