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Change of user name
Due to computer problems, I have been unable to get into Wiganworld now for quite a long p... |
alan85 |
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29th Nov 2019, 16:26
nanajacqui |
Edith Jump
Hi, my mum is searching for her old friend Edith Davies who married John Jump. Born around... |
Fiona157 |
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970 |
27th Nov 2019, 20:36
admin |
The old Council Houses behind Leyland Park.
Is anyone on here who used to live in the old Council Houses behind Leyland Park in Hindle... |
Evie |
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1,009 |
23rd Nov 2019, 22:18
soreen |
Descendants of...
Hello
I am looking for any descendants of the following people:
James Henry Mooney 1... |
paddy2t10 |
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1,060 |
16th Nov 2019, 22:19
paddy2t10 |
Shops in Hindley
Does anyone remember the name of the Video shop, next to St Peters back in the late 70's/8... |
Evie |
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14th Nov 2019, 10:45
Evie |
Hosker
Anyone with the surname "Hosker" or family member related to the late Robert "Bobby" Almon... |
peterg125 |
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661 |
13th Nov 2019, 11:20
peterg125 |
jeff bailey
trying to trace jeff or his sister carol.they lived in drummond square in wigan.some old b... |
doubleff |
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12th Nov 2019, 19:19
doubleff |
Head Mistress for highfield school
Does anyone recall the headmistress at highfield during the 1960s onwards i seem to think ... |
GOLDEN BEAR |
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1,723 |
12th Nov 2019, 16:07
doclatino |
Thomas Broxton
Hi
I am doing some genealogy research and researching Thomas Broxton born c1920. I believ... |
Jollew1 |
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1,220 |
10th Nov 2019, 23:12
wizzerwin |
Annie Tighe 1880.(Winnie)
Hi, need help please.
Annie Tighe married Joseph Kelly 1881, Wigan.On cert.says she was... |
soreen |
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712 |
3rd Nov 2019, 20:14
winnie |
W.jj.lamb.
Great gran lived in as a servant for W.j.lamb, Wigan mayor of Wigan at Elm Field, near boa... |
soreen |
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1,227 |
31st Oct 2019, 22:27
soreen |
Bambers of Ince
Hi Everyone, I've been stuck with my Bamber branch of my family tree for quite some time n... |
heyes |
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5,457 |
21st Oct 2019, 08:25
aussie94 |
LEP 1950
Many readers of these posts were helped by Wigan born LEP 1950. She generously assisted me... |
whacker |
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1,409 |
18th Oct 2019, 20:17
admin |
Kevin Murphy Headmaster St John Fisher
I was having a good glass of red with a Wigan mate. we got talking about school. then his ... |
aussie94 |
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1,638 |
15th Oct 2019, 09:30
aussie94 |
for philip gormley.
hi phil dont know if you know or not that my cousin paul roper has passed away in hospital... |
whups |
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8th Oct 2019, 17:55
whups |
Horwich Loco Works Apprentice School
Horwich Heritage has lots of Apprentice group photos on display until next Friday.
Old bo... |
kath arkwright |
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1,558 |
5th Oct 2019, 18:19
kath arkwright |
old mate
does anybody know geoff tomlinsons were abouts |
houghy1 |
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21st Sep 2019, 15:35
houghy1 |
Steve Foster
Has anybody any news on my ex son in law Steve.he comes from Ince,has
a Brother Tom..and... |
momac |
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2,244 |
11th Sep 2019, 07:37
momac |
Passing of a very dear friend in Spain..
Just heard of the passing of a very dear friend who lived in Spain with her husband. We we... |
fred mason |
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1,504 |
4th Sep 2019, 18:07
MarieM |
ALAN HURST
Hi everyone, do any of you remember Alan Hurst? He lived in Pemberton Road, Winstanley in ... |
AlanS |
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1,178 |
3rd Sep 2019, 21:17
marge133 |
Enid Winstanley nee Jones
My sister-in-law Ann Mercer nee Clayton, is trying to trace an old friend Enid Winstanley ... |
jack bit |
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1,110 |
27th Aug 2019, 23:14
jack bit |
Kathleen Sharratt
Does anyone have any contact with Kath, please? We started Hindley & Abram Grammar School... |
Marjorie |
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1,133 |
8th Aug 2019, 18:49
Marjorie |
mygriffiths
Can you email me please ron@wiganworld.co.uk |
admin |
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8th Aug 2019, 13:39
admin |
Family history assistance required
Just like many of you I am researching my family tree, I have hit a brick wall regarding e... |
barbarabanter |
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2,006 |
8th Aug 2019, 13:36
admin |
Teresa Kelly.1921
Teresa Kelly, born 1921.Dad Martin James Kelly, Mam Ann (nee Kelly)1939 lived in Forge St,... |
soreen |
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1,164 |
4th Aug 2019, 22:08
soreen |
Famous Acts on Wigan ABC Ritz Cinema
wwww.lankybeat.com is compilling a list of famous acts who appeared there right up to its ... |
billyshym |
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13,777 |
26th Jul 2019, 18:15
TerryW |
Dennis Hurst
I have drawn a blank trying to trace Dennis Hurst who was born at Wigan in 1942. His paren... |
jodav |
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17th Jul 2019, 18:56
jodav |
Lynch family of Wallgate
Hi all. I am trying to find out more about the Lynch family from Wallgate. My great nan ... |
kaths21 |
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3,034 |
15th Jul 2019, 13:05
momac |
Tony Berry
Sad news this morning, Tony Berry from the Houghton Weavers has died. Loved their music. ... |
linma |
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1,398 |
24th Jun 2019, 10:45
graneyjoseph |
1909 Liverpool - New York
I have a relative who went to New York in 1909 sailing from Liverpool. Is it possible to f... |
annefair |
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1,495 |
13th Jun 2019, 18:14
annefair |
George Frost Stone Mason Wigan Lane 1822
Come to a dead end researching my husband's family with George Frost who was a Stone Mason... |
FrancesHall |
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1st Jun 2019, 11:00
gaffer |
For mygriffiths
Hi, Susan Williams the Lowe researcher has been trying to get in touch with you, she said ... |
joanw |
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31st May 2019, 12:13
mygriffiths |
James Leyland /Margaret Fairclough
Born 1837, James lived in Milton St, Poolstock.Possible lockkeeper in life time. Died 1900... |
soreen |
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18th May 2019, 19:42
soreen |
Alan Porter
Here on Vancouver Island, surrounded by the sparkling waters of the Pacific ocean, I have... |
alanporter |
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1,745 |
17th May 2019, 17:11
broady |
Poolstock lock keeper
Looking for lock keeper who lived in Milton St.Poolstock around 1898.Joseph Kelly. |
soreen |
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1,191 |
19th Apr 2019, 17:03
Tommy Two Stroke |
Trencherfield mill managers
I've often noticed posts about mills on this site, and although I'm asking about something... |
LEP1950 |
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1,314 |
15th Apr 2019, 20:56
LEP1950 |
Poolstock lock keeper
J.Kelly, lock keeper at Poolstock between 1880 & 1890.His son William drowned in 1883.Sear... |
soreen |
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1,391 |
11th Apr 2019, 13:52
soreen |
Robert Melling
I'm trying to find info about Robert Melling, father of Elizabeth Melling who married Jame... |
macwil48 |
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3,535 |
10th Apr 2019, 14:27
macwil48 |
Graham Smith...
Does anybody know or knew him..he lived in Mesnes Park Terrace as a
youngster until his ... |
momac |
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1,552 |
21st Mar 2019, 11:18
nanajacqui |
Spencer Rd
Part of Spencer Rd from Galloways to the Bridge has been closed, Police & a bomb disposal ... |
nanajacqui |
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1,096 |
20th Mar 2019, 13:45
nanajacqui |