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

Commissioners Charity Report 1830

Commissioners Charity Report 1830

Report of the Commissioners into the public charities in Wigan

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Wigan Poems & Recitations

Wigan Poems & Recitations

Old dialect poems and recitations, printed in 1881, by the much respected James Brown. of Crawford Villas, Highfield Lane, Aspull. All relating to his life and events in Wigan

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Written in Wigan

Written in Wigan

Have a look at the book you may discover a poem written by yourself, perhaps your grandparents, parents or an old schoolmate.

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Past Forward Publications

Past Forward Publications

Access to back copies of this very popular magazine. Back copies are available to view and download.

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Conservation Areas in Wigan

Conservation Areas in Wigan

View the Apprisal reports for all of our Conservation Areas

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The Life of Timothy Coop

The Life of Timothy Coop

Interesting information about the life of Timothy (1817-1877), well known for the Coop's Building in Dorning Street. Timothy's association with the Christian Meeting House in Rodney Street and other Buildings in Wigan, "still standing"

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World War 1  (1914-1918)

World War 1 (1914-1918)

Information relating to the Great War

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Wigan Sports Heritage

Wigan Sports Heritage

Collection of local sports related histories

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Haigh Foundry & Brock Mill Forge

Haigh Foundry & Brock Mill Forge

Information on this historic site

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150 Years of Wigan Methodism 1783-1933

150 Years of Wigan Methodism 1783-1933

by C. Deane Little, published in 1933, records the Movements early beginnings, the individuals and their contributions. Lots of information on Sunday and Day Schools.

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Memorials of Hindley & Abram

Memorials of Hindley & Abram

Three Books by John Leyland of Hindley, one a compilation of his letters (1873), one of the History of Hindley (1873), the other of Abram (1881). In addition a C17th diary of an Ashton man, (1663 - 1678)

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