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Horse Racing in Wigan
Never knew that Wigan had a race course. Found this while trawling the net. Springfield p... |
blackrodweaver |
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29th Oct 2018, 13:20
tony j |
Ashfield House Standish late 50's info
Was Ashfield House in Standish (which is now I believe a resteraunt) in the late 50's onwa... |
BLACKRODWEAVER |
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28th Sep 2018, 16:40
Bradshaws Girl |
Wigan Grammar School 1958-63
Anyone out there remember those days? Rugby at Prospect in the mud! Cricket on the Mesnes ... |
fedup |
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4,371 |
27th Sep 2018, 17:18
jud178 |
Old Mersey Times
I'm not sure if [url=http://www.old-merseytimes.co.uk/index.html] this has been on before,... |
dave© |
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1,423 |
12th Aug 2018, 11:58
tonker |
Arley Hall.. Wigan Golf Club
As a member we get a very good and informative news letter every month, below is an extrac... |
blackrodweaver |
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8th Jul 2018, 20:31
blackrodweaver |
Wigan pub
Hi,
Does anyone remember the name of the pub in Stanishgate in the 1970's. The pub is sti... |
greenveg |
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31st May 2018, 13:35
jarvo |
Swampy Ground
Someone has commented on a Photo-a-day relating to the new bus station being constructed i... |
SoniaB |
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2,150 |
6th Apr 2018, 22:57
minnie |
WIGAN, A CENTURY ON.
Well, 110 years on, really.
Just been looking at [url="http://www.wiganworld.co.uk/stuf... |
macwil48 |
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2,068 |
31st Aug 2017, 08:24
macwil48 |
Miry Lane pubs
Anybody know how many there used to be. |
i-spy |
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3,176 |
9th Jun 2017, 19:50
xenon |
Wigans Oldest Tree...
Cleaning out some draws in the garden shed I found and old Daily Mail from 2014 in it was ... |
blackrodweaver |
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2,863 |
9th May 2017, 19:24
ayrefield |
California St Worsley Mesnes
Does anyone have any pictures or stories of this street. I don't know when it was demolish... |
acr47 |
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2,938 |
9th Apr 2017, 15:06
GOLDEN BEAR |
The outside lavatory.......
..anybody miss theirs |
i-spy |
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5,321 |
14th Mar 2017, 08:27
aussie94 |
walking days
Do you remember when the Whit walks was a big occassion. i'd walk with St matthew's at Hig... |
kathpressey |
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5,924 |
31st Jan 2017, 08:50
aussie94 |
Book about The man they could not hang
A question my friend was wanting to know.
I am sure some one can give her answers on here... |
trixie |
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2,800 |
2nd Dec 2016, 17:10
peebee |
Wigan Little Theatre
Would you like to help with project to get the history of Wigan Little Theatre online?
... |
jo anne |
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2,832 |
11th Sep 2016, 11:42
aussie94 |
Round House in Whelley
Does anyone know anything about an ancient Round House in Whelley? (Also posted on [url=ht... |
jo anne |
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3,417 |
7th Sep 2016, 11:24
aussie94 |
COACH ROAD
It has come to my attention the state of the "coach road" footpath at the side of ST.PAUL ... |
GOLDEN BEAR |
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2,942 |
22nd Aug 2016, 18:48
GOLDEN BEAR |
re-charge batteries
Can anyone recall the name of a shop at the top end of Tunstall Lane the Ormskirk rd end i... |
GOLDEN BEAR |
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2,311 |
8th Aug 2016, 18:37
GOLDEN BEAR |
abraham guest
I looked up Abraham guest on google but all I got was the school what is the history of ... |
tommy c |
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3,416 |
18th May 2016, 21:24
Jazzy |
Local History Writing Competition
Wigan Borough Environment & Heritage Network’s Local History Writing Competition - [url=... |
jo anne |
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2,422 |
4th Apr 2016, 22:33
jo anne |
Pits in Wigan
Sad when you think the pits in Wigan and the country have all long gone and now we are all... |
GrahamK |
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7,919 |
26th Feb 2016, 18:17
flaggy delf |
1929 Wigan Map Reproduction
Can anyone advise where I can find a replacement 1929 map of Wigan? The one my Mum had ha... |
david dunlop |
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24th Jan 2016, 16:38
GOLDEN BEAR |
Volunteer Opportunity – First World War Project
For more information - [url=http://gm1914.wordpress.com/2013/07/10/volunteer-opportunity-f... |
jo anne |
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2,877 |
24th Jan 2016, 16:26
GOLDEN BEAR |
Caroline st Worsley Mesnes
Does anyone remember or know anything about this Caroline St which is now demolished.My gr... |
acr47 |
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24th Jan 2016, 15:33
GOLDEN BEAR |
Innocent memories of a childhood long gone..
a threepenny bit to watch Wigan in the lads pen...
nowt to watch Latics (Springfield Park... |
i-spy |
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15,888 |
15th Jan 2016, 15:09
berylh |
How many Films have been shot in or around Wigan
Up Rivington Yesterday and they are filming
A HOLLYWOOD blockbuster starring Liam Neeso... |
blackrodweaver |
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15th Jan 2016, 13:47
bassman |
Dewsbury & London
Does anyone know anything about Dewsbury & London.
I saw the name on a casting set in ... |
orlando |
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3,550 |
6th Jan 2016, 22:13
WiganArchSoc |
New Wigan Heritage Website
[url="http://www.wiganbuildings.co.uk/listed_buildings.php"] Wigan Buildings of Interest
... |
Perkin Warbeck |
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2,738 |
3rd Jan 2016, 18:02
tonker |
Ince Hall & "The Dead Hand"
[url="http://www.forgottenbooks.com/readbook_text/Lancashire_Legends_Traditions_Pageants_S... |
Perkin Warbeck |
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1,969 |
14th Dec 2015, 20:14
MarieM |
Wigan Archives & Local Studies Public Consultation
Your Archives Needs You!
Public consultation for exciting proposals to refurbish and e... |
jo anne |
5 |
2,151 |
17th Sep 2015, 17:13
jo anne |
The Trenchers Times
A free community project where you can learn about & explore the role Wigan Borough played... |
jo anne |
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1,601 |
6th Aug 2015, 09:37
jo anne |
Welcome to the History of Wigan board
Detailed, specific questions and answers board by popular request. Feel free to share your... |
brian |
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3,570 |
1st Jul 2015, 23:36
Jazzy |
Wigan & Slavery
From the mid-18th through the mid-19th centuries Wigan and surrounding townships grew rapi... |
explorations |
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17th Mar 2015, 20:01
MarieM |
Crow Orchard Colliery
When did this colliery close for good? I think the shafts and main operation were at the ... |
david dunlop |
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2,732 |
3rd Feb 2015, 18:02
flaggy delf |
Roman remains.?
was there a Roman Camp or other Roman remains in the area of Landgate Lane and which is no... |
norman prior |
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1,983 |
13th Jan 2015, 16:43
norman prior |
english civil war
ranicar st hindley green anyone know if it was named after the officer who fought on the r... |
d ennis |
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1,584 |
27th Dec 2014, 22:46
d ennis |
Longshoot
How did it get the name? |
dostaf |
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19th Dec 2014, 13:06
Campfire |
Question about The National Archives
I've found an interesting ref in The National Archives but I have no idea what it means or... |
ira taylor |
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1st Dec 2014, 16:00
ira taylor |
Singing priest
I can't do links,but has anyone seen the priest on utube
singing to a couple he'd just ma... |
momac |
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1,763 |
18th Oct 2014, 09:29
momac |
wiganers at war
does anyone remember when Wigan Pier was a heritage centre and they had a section on Wigan... |
kathpressey |
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7th Sep 2014, 20:31
MarieM |