Articles

An interesting article, by Julie Foster on the early days of the Wigan Infirmary and the contribution of these nurses and the lasting recognition they received.

An interesting article by Julie Foster on painter Julia Bracewell Tennyson, sister of Henry Tennyson Folkard first Librarian of the Wigan Free Public Library.

A true story of intrigue and mysterious deaths on the Winstanley Estate in the 1880's by Thomas McGrath

An account of the sinking of the New Venture Pit and the events surrounding the the flooding of the mine as told by James Bradshaw the engine winder in 1913.

A comprehensive history of the hotel, from 1875 to the present day ... and some "personal memories" by Dylan Harris, local historian

Brief History of the "lost" St. John's School, the architect and his surprising invention.

A Zoom presentation by member, Ron Hunt, to the group in Feb 2021

Margery Booth - "The Operatic Spy" Very interesting research on the life and times of Margery Booth, the Wigan born opera singer and the circumstances leading to her role as a spy during WW11. By Graham Taylor.

Discover the reason why William Hesketh Lever, later Lord Leverhulme lived in Upper Dicconson Street, from 1877 to 1884

A very interesting and in-depth article by local historian Graham Taylor.

The development of the Swinley area in the 1870's.

Looking to find which year the Directory was printed? Find the Ince Streets and families.