A 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.
Read MoreThe development of the Swinley area in the 1870's.
Read MoreLooking to find which year the Directory was printed? Find the Ince Streets and families.
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