A collection of historical articles, and reminiscences of Wigan

Paintings of Market Place

Paintings of Market Place

An article discussing the 1824 painting by John Harwood and comparing with the later works

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A First Date.....how it was in the 60's

A First Date.....how it was in the 60's

An amusing presentation by one of our members at the Society's "Zoom" monthly meeting, on Monday 10th August 2020.

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Theodore Major: a forgotten twentieth-century master

Theodore Major: a forgotten twentieth-century master

An article by Michael Howard on the works of the well known Wigan artist Theodore Major. Michael taught both academic and studio-based students for many years at Manchester School of Art

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Belgian House

Belgian House

Local historian Marianne Howell shares some little known history on Belgian House, at the corner of Earl St and Dicconson St, Wigan

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The History of the Wigan Flashes

The History of the Wigan Flashes

A very interesting history of the Wigan Flashes by Dr. Mark Champion & Patricia Rigg, and also the work undertaken by Lancashire Wildlife Trust improving the habitat for birds and other wildlife.

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Eliza Winstanley - Wigan born Actress & Author

Eliza Winstanley - Wigan born Actress & Author

Interesting research By Dr. Jane Woolard, Lecturer - University of Tasmania, concentrating on Wigan born Eliza Winstanley, and her acting and writing career in Australia and London. A resolute woman indeed.

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Rylands Sidings - Copy

Rylands Sidings - Copy

Reminiscences of Rylands Sidings at Whitley from sixty years ago, the association with a cotton magnate and their place in the war time history and industrial heritage of Wigan. By Graham Taylor.

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Wigan & the Slave Trade

Wigan & the Slave Trade

A comprehensive appreciation of Wigan and the families involved in the Slave Trade, by Derek Winstanley.

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James Higson - For Queen, Country & The Crawford's.....

James Higson - For Queen, Country & The Crawford's.....

History of James Higson - celebrated occupant of the lodges at the Plantation Gates.

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Memories of Life in Wiganduring the 1960’s and 1950’s.

Memories of Life in Wiganduring the 1960’s and 1950’s.

Do you remember the 1960’s and 1950’s? Take a nostalgic journey back to life in Wigan during this period. We hope you enjoy and remember the memories.

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Sam Woods

Sam Woods

Research undertaken by the Building Preservation Trust volnteers on an illuminated book presented to Sam Woods M.P for Ince in 1892 by the Wigan Typographical Association. Who was Sam Woods?

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