A collection of historical articles, and reminiscences of Wigan

St Wilfrid’s Church Standish

St Wilfrid’s Church Standish

New research into 200 year-old artefacts decorating the church walls, by Jim Mehan.

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THE VICTORIAN PLAYBOY                 Johnnie Walmesley of the Hall of Ince

THE VICTORIAN PLAYBOY Johnnie Walmesley of the Hall of Ince

The Walmesley's of the Hall of Ince were a steady landowning family typical of the time. Unfortunately Johnnie Walmesley allowed his private life to blot the family name somewhat as his behaviour continued on until his death in 1937.

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