Waterhouse Chapels at Ince Cemetery

Waterhouse Chapels at Ince Cemetery

Two Chapels, both Grade II Listed and designed by Alfred Waterhouse. Alfred Waterhouse was born in Aigburth Liverpool, he was to have his first big success in the north, with his 1859 design for the Manchester Assize Courts, and to design Manchester Town Hall. From the very beginning he was set to be much more than a provincial architect. This production shows the current condition in 2024, along with snippets of history & heritage findings.

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Rylands Mill

Rylands Mill

A view of the building coupled with historical research and history of this once beautiful building. A masterpiece of design for all to see on the sky-line of Wigan. A very real link to the prosperity and development of Wigan. A 2 minute time capsule.

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King Street - Heritage Action Zone

King Street - Heritage Action Zone

The High Street Heritage Action Zone of Wigan, focuses on King Street within the Wigan Town Centre Conservation Area. The conservation area was first designated in 1980 and covers around 10 hectares of the town centre.

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Wigan Little Theatre

Wigan Little Theatre

A look at the Wigan Little Theatre building in Crompton Street, Wigan. In 2024. Along with its surroundings, history and heritage tit-bits. Including information on the area before there was a Crompton Street!

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Queen's Hall

Queen's Hall

This Grade II listed building is in need of some TLC to guard against damp and general weathering in the 21st. Century. Located on Market Street in full view of the new town centre development. A unique building with a strong social connection with the towns folk of Wigan.

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