Resources

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

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

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

View the Apprisal reports for all of our Conservation Areas

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"

Information relating to the Great War

Collection of local sports related histories

Information on this historic site

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.

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)

Parish Registers

A 17 page booklet produced by Bert Thomas charting the Wigan history of the movement, the buildings and the influential people.