Photos of Wigan
Photos of Wigan
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Wigan Album
Wigan Grammar Schools
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Wigan Grammar School
Photo: Part of Syd and Trevor Smith's Archive
Photo: Part of Syd and Trevor Smith's Archive
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Item #: 18939
Item #: 18939
Wigan Grammar School
Looking at the style of dress I would say the early 1900s. The new Grammar School was built on the same site in 1937 and it cost £87,000 to build, with the clock in the tower costing £200. The clock was donated by George Alfred Christopher. He also paid for the Christopher home.
Comment by: Donald Underwood on 18th November 2011 at 14:54
Is there anyone still alive who was at the School pre 1937?
George Alfred Christopher also gave the school organ
He was one of the" founders & benefactors" for whom we frequently gave thanks
Comment by: allan h on 18th November 2011 at 21:03
the year would be in the range of 1903 to 1907
Whilst lurking in the attic one day during Art, I found the architect's scale model for the school. That bloody organ was preferred to the indoor swimming pool, which was in the original plans. And I still can't swim!
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