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

Standish UDC - Official Guide 1951

The 1951 Standish UDC - Official Guide. Lots of information and local business advertisements. With Thanks to Louise Wade.

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Wigan Town Centre - Heritage Plaques.

Heritage Plaques and Shops. A guide to their location. A publication by Cllr. George Davise.

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A Monument's Story - Taylor & John Pits.

The monument constructed in the 1920's by the mineworkers of Taylor & John Pits in Standish, to commemorate those of their workmates who gave their lives in the Great War (1914-18).

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Wigan Rural District Council - Official Handbook 1950's.

The Wigan Rural District was created in 1894 and included Dalton, Haigh, Shevington, Worthington, Parbold and Wrightington. Thanks to Louise Wade.

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1927 - Ince Central won the Daily Dispatch Shield

Ince Central School in 1927 won the Daily Dispatch Shield in front of a crowd of 12,000 at Central Park, with little or no reference in our local newspapers. Read the article from a Widnes newspaper. Looking for information, memories, photos, etc

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Those Dark Satanic Mills

Illustrated record of the Industrial Revolution in Wigan & Leigh. Interesting read.

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