Articles

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

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.

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

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.

A collection of important historical documents, books and pictures, relating to Wigan and Standish. Displayed here thanks to Anne Hurst

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

A presentation and history of Wigan Cricket Club from the Wigan Rugby Heritage Society on the recognition of the W.C.C. as the founding fathers of Rugby in the Borough of Wigan

A must read for anyone interested in Northern Soul and Wigan Casino, and now many years later it has become part of the iconic culture of Wigan, although it wasn't always the case! Thanks to Keith Gildart.

An article on the Wigan born, Gerrard Winstanley, the foremost radical of the English revolution in the mid 17th century

Article on the presentation to the descendants of Sam Woods of an illuminated address. Sam Woods was the M.P. for Ince 1892-1895.

Portrait of a Parish, St. John the Divine, Pemberton 1832-1982, by Michael A. Mason. A very interesting read with plenty of images.

A short history of Standish Methodism from the first visit of John Wesley in 1764, by Jim Meehan.