Material that could assist in the research and appreciation of the history and heritage of Wigan.

Cemetery Index

Cemetery Index

Find graves at Wigan, Gidlow, Hindley, Ince and Westwood Cemeteries, with kind permission of wiganworld

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wiganworld

wiganworld

An exceptional collection of photos, history and memories of Wigan

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Wigan Buildings

Wigan Buildings

Wigan Building Preservation Trust (WBPT) - All the Listed Buildings within Wigan Council area, including non-listed buildings that are of historical and architectural interest.

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Haigh Hall - History

Haigh Hall - History

A collection of articles and resources relating to the history of the Hall, the people and the wider estate of Haigh

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Old Maps

Old Maps

Ordnance survey maps of Wigan from the 1840's onwards

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Wigan - Films, Videos & Presentations

Wigan - Films, Videos & Presentations

Films, videos and presentations on Wigan from early times to the present day, a long list. Enjoy! Any favourites?

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Derek Winstanley

Derek Winstanley

Although Derek has lived in Illinois, USA, for 40 years, he returns to Wigan nearly every year and has written extensively on local history.

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Ken Scally

Ken Scally

Some cameo pieces by one of our members - Images courtesy of Wigan Archives

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Tom Walsh - Local Historian

Tom Walsh - Local Historian

Recollections and memories of growing up in Wigan in the 1950s & 1960s.

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Graham Taylor - Local History & Military Historian

Graham Taylor - Local History & Military Historian

Graham Taylor specialises in military history, telling the stories of local regiments, the soldiers that served in them, and of their families and communities from the early 19th century to modern day. Also topics of local interest including heritage buildings, establishments and individuals.

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Jim Meehan

Jim Meehan

Stories and presentations from Jim who is a retired civil servant with an interest in local and family history, as well as archaeology.

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The Makerfield Rambler

The Makerfield Rambler

The Makerfield Rambler - Anthony Pilgrim takes us on his rambles around Ashton-in-Makerfield and the surrounding districts, investigating historical events, locations, and personalities.

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