Wigan Album

The Balcarres being the only building that still stands. I did a paper round for the newsagents, Hiltons I think it was called then.

When I first knew the newsagent it was Ralphs'
Mrs Ralph was famous for spending the night alone in the Palace Cinema after a film The Rat,I think ,and won a prize

Just how I remember you John

Hi Margaret, it's a long time ago and things seemed so much simpler and happier then. Perhaps because we were only kids. The pub is now known as The Earl of Balcarres and is up for sale as are many these days. Do you remeber a chocolate bar called Bliss? It ihad a cream and hazelnut filling. No one seems to remember them. Did you get round to speaking with Christine about a class reunion?

Hello John, yes, I did speak to Christine and I thought I put it on the St Catherine's schools part of the album. How can we contact you?

Hi Margaret, you can email me on johna.hankin@virgin.net, would be good to hear from you.

Hello John Hankin you are just how I remember you. All those years where have they gone!!!! Great picture I must be at the back somewhere with the girls. Vivian Grange