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

Commissioners Charity Report 1830

Report of the Commissioners into the public charities in Wigan

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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

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

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

View the Apprisal reports for all of our Conservation Areas

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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)

Information relating to the Great War

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Wigan Sports Heritage

Collection of local sports related histories

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Haigh Foundry & Brock Mill Forge

Information on this historic site

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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

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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Parish Registers

Parish Registers

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