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Park Hotel Ince

Started by: irene (2901) 

I know this is a long shot but worth a try. The Park Hotel, Ince, was derelict for many years before being demolished, but there used to be a mural on the wall showing a bowling team and spectators. I believe it was damaged when taken off the wall but does anyone have a photo of it, please, or know how to go about finding one? My friend's Dad was on it and she would love to see it again. I have searched all the Wigan World Album photos with no luck. Thankyou. x.

Started: 11th Feb 2018 at 18:55

Posted by: tuddy (1398)

Irene, Try e mailing chris@shevibowls.co.uk Ask him to put it on his web site, somebody on there might know. The site is called shevibowls.

Replied: 11th Feb 2018 at 19:48

Posted by: irene (2901) 

Thankyou, tuddy. x.

Replied: 11th Feb 2018 at 21:04

Posted by: fossil (7728)

I am not sure of when but during a refurbishment at the Park,they wallpapered over the mural.
John Kirkup or Bill Belshaw might know but I think it perished when the pub was sadly demolished.

Replied: 11th Feb 2018 at 22:18
Last edited by fossil : 12th Feb 2018 at 09:18:29

Posted by: broady (inactive)

I presume it was during your "Winter break" or they may have wallpapered over you.

Replied: 12th Feb 2018 at 02:13

Posted by: irene (2901) 

Thankyou, fossil and broady. Fossil, if you know John or Bill, would it be possible for you to ask them, please? I just hoped someone might have taken a photo of the mural before it disappeared.

Replied: 12th Feb 2018 at 10:03

Posted by: fossil (7728)

Irene,they were both landlords of the pub and just maybe they have a copy of the picture.
I seem to remember the last people who ran the pub did a refurbish and rediscovered the mural,but the pub closed again soon after.

Replied: 12th Feb 2018 at 12:40
Last edited by fossil : 12th Feb 2018 at 15:39:02

Posted by: irene (2901) 

Thanks, fossil. That is so kind of you and much appreciated. xx.

Replied: 12th Feb 2018 at 14:14

Posted by: irene (2901) 

Tuddy, I have had an email from Chris at Shevibowls and he has put a appeal for info on the mural on the shevibowls website. Thankyou so much for your input into this along with Chris and Fossil. We may not get anywhere with it but we have met some lovely people along the way. xx

Replied: 13th Feb 2018 at 21:32

Posted by: broady (inactive)

Irene.
I don't know Tuddy but I do know Fossil and he is a gentleman of the highest order. I shall be strolling down Warrington Road in September.

Replied: 14th Feb 2018 at 02:26

Posted by: fossil (7728)

Strolling days are numbered broady😀

Replied: 14th Feb 2018 at 09:14

 

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