Articles
A collection of historical articles, and reminiscences of Wigan
21, Upper Dicconson & Lord Leverhulme
Discover the reason why William Hesketh Lever, later Lord Leverhulme lived in Upper Dicconson Street, from 1877 to 1884
History of Beech Hill & The Thicknesse Family
A very interesting and in-depth article by local historian Graham Taylor.
Swinley and the Wigan Land & Building Company
The development of the buildings in the Swinley area in the 1870's.
Directory - Ince Streets & Families
Looking to find which year the Directory was printed? Find the Ince Streets and families.
Lost Buildings - Pemberton & Highfield
Some history and memories of lost buildings in Pemberton & Highfield
Beech Hill Farm & The Gill Family
Article by Graham Taylor reserching Beech Hill and the Gill family
Brideoake - Standish
A national builder has named a new development in Standish “Brideoake Court” after a local historic figure. But who was he? Find out here.
Earliest "outdoor" photo in Wigan?
Photo of a Cricket Match played on the Mesnes in 1862, the ground later became Mesnes Park. Summary of the players with the social aspects!
The Mystery of Standish Hall
Presentation by Jim Meehan to our Society on the 13th October 2020
A History of the Wigan Coalfield & Coal Mining in Hindley
Investigation of the Wigan Coalfield & Mining in Hindley
Grade 2* At-Risk buildings in Wigan
Produced in October 2020 - It's very challenging to remove some of these buildings, due to several factors.
George Lyon "a highwayman without a horse".....
A reprint of an interesting article by Allan Miller establishing the facts on the infamous role of George as a highway man.