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.
Read MoreAn interesting article by Julie Foster on painter Julia Bracewell Tennyson, sister of Henry Tennyson Folkard first Librarian of the Wigan Free Public Library.
Read MoreA true story of intrigue and mysterious deaths on the Winstanley Estate in the 1880's by Thomas McGrath
Read MoreAn 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.
Read MoreA comprehensive history of the hotel, from 1875 to the present day ... and some "personal memories" by Dylan Harris, local historian
Read MoreBrief History of the "lost" St. John's School, the architect and his surprising invention.
Read MoreA Zoom presentation by member, Ron Hunt, to the group in Feb 2021
Read MoreMargery 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.
Read MoreDiscover the reason why William Hesketh Lever, later Lord Leverhulme lived in Upper Dicconson Street, from 1877 to 1884
Read MoreA very interesting and in-depth article by local historian Graham Taylor.
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