"The Street That Was" - King Street Heritage Action Zone

Introduction to "The Street That Was"

Introduction to "The Street That Was"

Wigan Local History & Heritage Society are very proud to be invited to contribute to the King Street Heritage Zone project.

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Historic Buildings in the Heritage Action Zone

Historic Buildings in the Heritage Action Zone

The Heritage Action Zone covers the area around King Street. It is packed with important historical buildings, there are already 10 listed buildings in the zone and at least another 20 that are historically important.

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Lost Buildings of King Street

Lost Buildings of King Street

The Society believes it is important to identify the "Lost Buildings" of the Street to evoke the memories and the contribution of these buildings to the rich history and heritage of Wigan.

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The Royal Court Theatre

The Royal Court Theatre

Built in 1886, a truly magnificent building with years of history.

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People of the Street

People of the Street

Pen portraits of people who built, lived, worked and worshipped in King Street since it was established in the 1780's.

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Shops & Businesses in King Street in the 60's and 80's

Shops & Businesses in King Street in the 60's and 80's

To some people it just seems like yesterday, but it's over 50 years ago! If you have any memories of the Street in the 1960's let us know by using the Comments box

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Letters Across Time

Letters Across Time

Letters written by residents of Wigan recalling their memories of King Street as part of the Streets Apart Project

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King Street in 1849

King Street in 1849

A snapshot of the Street developed from the 1849 Ordnance Survey map.

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Public support for the King Street Heritage Project

Public support for the King Street Heritage Project

Photo and drone presentation of King Street buildings welcoming the forthcoming improvements by Simon Radcliffe and Ian Tranter

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Your comments and views

Your comments and views

Links to the Heritage Action Zone website to record your comments and views.

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What's happening....

What's happening....

Take a look here to see what we have planned.

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