Resources

Dissertation by Jonathan Pratt, The Wigan Board of Guardians & Administration of the Poor Law 1880-1900

Some interesting history of various Wigan Churches including architecture and memories.

Genealogy & History of the Bankes Family

Lots of interesting images by SITravels from acoss the borough

A catalogue produced by the company (date unknown) detailing all aspects of their renowned ventilating machinery, plus a very brief history.

Research on Wigan family names by Derek Winstanley

The parish of St. John was founded in the 17th century (1688) by the Jesuits, Society of Jesus. The area around the church contains three listed buildings.

Extensive history of Wigan and all the various districts, extracted from the history of Lancashire

A series of three workshops by TDR Heritage designed to provide would-be researchers with the approach, guidance and tools to hopefully be successful. Well worth a look!

An excellent read packed with information on the history and architecture of the buildings on the two walks around the town.

Wigan related articles from the Lancashire History website and blog by Adrian & Richard Bowden, with wonderful history and extensive research of many buildings in Lancashire.

A fascinating article on the history of Wigan Fire Brigade from "Fireground" the Greater Manchester Firefighting Story.