Resources

The History of Wigan in 2 Volumes, Printed by Wall (Wigan Observer) in 1882. Written by David Sinclair or Sinclare, he was living in Colin Street and employed as school teacher.

George Thomas Orlando Bridgeman, 2nd son of the Earl of Bradford, Rector from 1864 until his death in 1896.

After the highly successful Festival of History at Wigan Parish Church, organised by Mervyn Rees, the Wigan BPT thought it would be appropriate to provide some historical information on this beautiful and historic church.

Published in 1901 and compiled by Verger - W.J, True. Excellent history of the Church.

Home Life of Lancashire Factory Folk during the Cotton Famine. Vivid account concentrating on Wigan and in particular the area around Scholes in 1862

A cookery book produced by an Englishman in 1863 during the height of the Lancashire Cotton Famine. Unfortunately the cotton operatives couldn't afford to purchase the book and the majority couldn't read.

Histories of Wigan and surrounding areas

Reference to Wigan & Wigan MP's from Paliamentary papers, etc From 1660 - 1830

Parliamentary Papers concerning the undue election of Hon. James Lindsy, 2nd son of the 24th Earl of Crawford.

Find out about Roman Wigan and the archeology discoveries.

Comprehesive account of the Civil War in Lancashire (1642-1651) Written by Ernest Broxap MA in 1910.

A 1914 book by John T. Hilton, evoking history and memories, walks in Wigan and surrounding countryside.