History of Wigan   (Help with ancient and recent history.)

Irene two sorts of hopscotch - which did you prefere?
I managed to play three balls but couldn't quite master four. Skipping ropes especially when two were held
and turned in opposite directions.
Remember the liquorice sticks like a small twig? great for loose teeth extraction.
From about aged 6/7yrs I lived in Bickershaw and the streets were fairly quiet of traffic then so we kids all played in the street with a few of the mums having a cup of tea and a ciggie whilst they kept an eye on us.