A collection of historical articles, and reminiscences of Wigan

Lest we forget.....

Three very interesting and poignant stories from Jim Meehan, one of our members, commemorating Remembrance Day.

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Wigan Council - Historic Environment Strategy

The consultation document sets out the Council's vision. Please read and complete the short survey

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Bickershaw Festival 1972 -The Grateful Dead

Videos and live recordings of the sights and sounds at the historic music event in the Wigan area, almost 50 years ago!

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King Street Heritage Action Zone

Interim Planning Guidance to deliver the objectives of the HeritageAction Zone

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WW1 -The Earlam Johnson Family

Fascinating and tragic account of the Earlam Johnson Family and World War 1. by Graham Taylor

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A history of the Cherry Gardens pub

Presentation by Clare Kenyon at the Society's "Zoom" monthly meeting, on Monday 10th August 2020.

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The Scholes Picture House

Another article by member and local historian, Tom Walsh.

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Sir Ian McKellen

Interview - I scored for Wigan Cricket Club

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Vote100 - Thorley Smith

Very interesting article by Tom Walsh.on Thorley Smith, a man committed to women's suffrage. 2018 marked 100 years since Parliament passed a law which allowed the first women, and all men, to vote for the first time. The UK Parliament celebrated this occasion by requesting articles, Tom's article was selected and published..

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Gin - A Tale of Caution

A salutory tale of the evils of Gin "Mother's Ruin" from the Hanoverian period. by Andrew A. Hanham

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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

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

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