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Borsdane Wood

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Borsdane Wood
Borsdane Wood
Photo: ArthurP
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Item #: 33770
The railway tunnels for Borsdane Brook and the roadway at the Hindley end of the wood. The houses that stood just inside the wood can just be seen thro' the left-hand tunnel. I think one of them sometimes sold drinks & sweets. The photo dates from 1960/61.

Comment by: Pw on 27th May 2022 at 19:12

Many good memories of going through the tunnel into Borsdane wood but I always think of the lad who fell down and was killed doing the jumps when I go there.I remember the house selling glasses of pop on a hot day.

Comment by: Linma on 29th May 2022 at 12:31

It reminds me of the tunnel at the back of our house in Standish.

Comment by: Barrie on 1st June 2022 at 10:36

The Standish tunnel was/is longer than this one if you look at the present day Goggle map/photos of Borsdane Woods. I must admit that is one area I have never visited, though when my parents & sisters lived in Wigan (late 30's), they used to walk there from the Swinley area.

Comment by: Linma on 2nd June 2022 at 08:24

Barrie you’re right, stood at one end of the tunnel we couldn’t see the other end and boy was it cold in there.

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