Resources

The list illustrates the generosity of the local workforce, but also shows the amount of industry in the town.

Find your relatives living in Higher Ince, Lower Ince & Platt Bridge. Thanks to Brian Elsey and Ron Hunt from wiganworld.

Organised to raise funds for the Wigan County Borough Church Schools Association involving the parishes of St. Catharine's, St. Georges', St. James', St. John's, St. Michaels', St Paul's, St Thomas', St. Mark's, St.Stephen's. A 68 page publication, with the involvement of AJ Hawkes, Librarian and Fred Kay, founder of Wigan Little Theatre, along with a foreward from Canon Thicknesse.

Extracts from the autobiography of Sam Pierce. Sam was a resident of Ashton and Golborne from his birth in 1913 until 1928 when he was orphaned and went to live with relatives in Rochdale.

Extract from an article by J. Paul Tylands F.S.A describing Arms existing in Wigan Parish Church in 1590.

A wonderful window on Whit Sunday walking day in 1957. The video was produced by Gerry Mawdsley.

Nostalgic view of Hindley, and the activties planned to celebrate the 1953 coronation. Lots of old Hindley shops and companies.

Springs Pit Disater where 62 miners perished. In 2018 a commemoration stone was placed in All Saints churchyard where 42 were buried.

A comprehensive history of All Saints' by John Lowe to celebrate the 350th anniversary in 1991.

Souvenir Programme of the Opening Ceremony of Moss Lane Council School, Platt Bridge, on August 18th 1915

An insight into live on Ladies Lane during the 19th century by J. Dean. From 1894 editions of the Westhoughton & Hidley Times

A wonderful teaching aid on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal, suitable for all ages. Packed with some great history, facts and information.