A collection of historical articles, and reminiscences of Wigan

History of the Market Hotel

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

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St. John's School, Dicconson Street.

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

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The History & Memories of Wigan Little Theatre

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

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21, Upper Dicconson & Lord Leverhulme

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

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History of Beech Hill & The Thicknesse Family

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

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Swinley and the Wigan Land & Building Company

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

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Directory - Ince Streets & Families

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

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Lost Buildings - Pemberton & Highfield

Some history and memories of lost buildings in Pemberton & Highfield

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Beech Hill Farm & The Gill Family

Article by Graham Taylor reserching Beech Hill and the Gill family

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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.

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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!

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The Mystery of Standish Hall

Presentation by Jim Meehan to our Society on the 13th October 2020

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