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Started by: GOLDEN BEAR (6556) 

Has anyone seen or got any photographs of a memorial just inside the main entrance to WIGAN INFIRMARY listing all donations to the Hospital going back many ,many years ?????
G.B.

Started: 10th Oct 2023 at 16:16

Posted by: riocaroni (677)

I've seen it, it lists all the names and donations they made. From large companies to individuals and quite a few names are well known around town. I am going to the infirmary tomorrow but I think it is to large to photograph. I'll try?

Replied: 10th Oct 2023 at 16:35

Posted by: GOLDEN BEAR (6556) 

Thanks Riocaroni.
G.B.

Replied: 10th Oct 2023 at 16:42

Posted by: gaffer (7968) 

Replied: 10th Oct 2023 at 18:09

Posted by: cheshirecat (1061) 

Interesting read that, Gaffer.
Thank you for posting it.
I sincereley hope that they can locate the missing paintings.
Is the stained glass window still in situ?

Replied: 10th Oct 2023 at 19:47

Posted by: riocaroni (677)

Saved me a job, gaffer.

Replied: 10th Oct 2023 at 20:16

Posted by: admin (1645)

You wouldn't believe the effort that has gone into trying to locate the Gidlow Sisters paintings... No one appears to know anything about them ? If there is a cellar belonging to the NHS or Wigan Council that hasn't been investigated It's well hidden..

Replied: 11th Oct 2023 at 16:20

Posted by: gaffer (7968) 

Ron

In my time at the Infirmary the hospital secretary had a room full of artefacts. It’s possible the paintings are in there. I recall some beautiful silver pieces including the trowels used for the foundation laying ceremony.

Replied: 11th Oct 2023 at 20:14

 

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