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Posted by: Judith Bolt on 23rd March 2021
Where are you?
West Wales
How did you find wiganworld?
On Line
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In process of preparing family tree and found lots of family living in Ince in Makerfield and working in the Iron works industry. Reading information in WiganWorld has been lovely to set things into context. thank you
Posted by: TerryW on 22nd February 2021
Where are you?
Wigan
How did you find wiganworld?
Been a member for a while.
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Caroline, I have advised lots of people to Contact ron@wiganworld.co.uk to join Wigan World as you will get more help there.
Posted by: Carole (Winstanley) Ross on 21st February 2021
Where are you?
Orrell
How did you find wiganworld?
In Melbourne Australia
Comments
I was born and bred in Wigan on Norley Hall Estate. I left to go to Australia in September 1967. In December 2020 Ive moved back to Wigan permanently and look forward to seeing all my family and friends when the Covid restrictions are over. Its great to be back with family and old friends, and I look forward to making new friends very soon
Posted by: Caroline Edmondson on 20th February 2021
Where are you?
Suffolk
How did you find wiganworld?
Google Search
Comments
Trying to trace my family tree... Anyone have any information on Edmondson / Watkinsons (great great grandparents) who used to run the Black Swan, 112 Scholes Street in the late 1800s... Also information on Henry Farr & Sons... Alderman Harry Farr (my great great uncle)... Would be great to get any old photos of Farr & Sons and Black Swan pub... Thanx... and it's a great website...
Posted by: TerryW on 25th January 2021
Where are you?
Wigan
How did you find wiganworld?
Been a member for a while.
Comments
Simon, I have advised lots of people to Contact ron@wiganworld.co.uk to join Wigan World as you will get more help on there.
Posted by: Simon Walsh on 24th January 2021
Where are you?
Penwortham, Prerston
How did you find wiganworld?
Searching for old photos/pictures of Cambridge House School, Standishgate
Comments
An ancester Anthony Craston was the founder and Headmaster of Cambridge House School, Standishgate. Previously Manager of the Haigh Foundry. The school has since been knocked down, replaced with Mabs Cross PS. Any old photos/pictures greatly appreciated.

Best Wishes and take care,

Simon \walsh
Posted by: Joseph on 22nd January 2021
Where are you?
Wigan
How did you find wiganworld?
Looking In
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Bush Hotel. 216 Belle Green Lane, Higher Ince.
Posted by: George (Hindley) on 15th January 2021
Where are you?
Hindley
How did you find wiganworld?
Came across it looking for Hindley history.
Comments
Phil, the Bush wasn't in Wigan it was in Belle Green Lane, Ince in Makerfield, Lancashire.
Posted by: Phill Cristofaro on 11th January 2021
Where are you?
Melbourne, Australia
How did you find wiganworld?
An internet search of the Bush Inn
Comments
Hello.

My name’s Phill and I produce a podcast with my 90 year old mother-in-law. The podcast is called Mondays with Milly.

“Milly” (her real name is Doreen) ran the Bush Inn in Wigan for two years in the 1960s and she talks about it at-length in this episode in case anyone is interested. Here’s the link:

https://anchor.fm/phill-cristofaro0/episodes/S3-Ep2-Would-you-like-to-run-a-Pub-eopav3

I think it’s a really important piece of social history and such a rich story.

You can find the podcast wherever you source your podcasts.

Thank you for maintaining this site. I’ll be sharing it with Milly.
Posted by: jodidraper on 26th December 2020
Where are you?
Roda, San Javier
How did you find wiganworld?
from Wigan
Comments
Tonker; your cars are llegal in Spain they dont have insurance, or MOT marry your mate and get legal, much better than the UK
Posted by: TerryW on 9th December 2020
Where are you?
Wigan
How did you find wiganworld?
Been a member for a while.
Comments
Penelope, I have advised lots of people to Contact ron@wiganworld.co.uk to join Wigan World.
Posted by: BlokeOnaBike. on 8th December 2020
Where are you?
Near Wigan.
How did you find wiganworld?
Came across it while out on my bike.
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Penelope Gretten

Contact ron@wiganworld.co.uk to join Wigan World.
Posted by: Penelope Gretton on 7th December 2020
Where are you?
London
How did you find wiganworld?
Google
Comments
I have a photograph marked J Cooper of W Barnes, Whitesmith, which I would like to upload to you website if I knew how. Could email as an attachment if wanted.
Posted by: Helen of Troy on 23rd November 2020
Where are you?
Norfolk
How did you find wiganworld?
Ages ago
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I am posting this question here as I dont know where else to ask it. It concerns Wigan Mining & Tecnical College in the late 1940s. Does anyone who attended the college or has any knowledge remember a lecturer in mining, Ernest Mason. Ernest also wrote some books on practical mining subjects in the 1950s. Any info appreciated.
Posted by: BARBARA LAMBERT on 22nd November 2020
Where are you?
APPLEY BRIDGE WIGAN
How did you find wiganworld?
DOING MY FAMILY HISTORY. BEEN A FAN OF THIS SITE FOR YEARS
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LOOKING FOR MY NEPHEW DAVID FARRIMOND LOST CONTACT WITH HIM A FEW YEARS AGO COULD BE IN THE LEIGH AREA.
HE WILL BE 48 YEARS OLD IF ANYONE KNOWS HIM WOULD YOU PLEASE TELL HIM HIS AUNTIE BARBARA IS LOOKING FOR HIM.
IF YOU SEE THIS DAVID PLEASE CONTACT ME. MISS YOU XXX
Posted by: jodidraper on 10th November 2020
Where are you?
Roda Spain
How did you find wiganworld?
from Wigan
Comments
It,s Mora Tonker
Posted by: TerryW on 27th October 2020
Where are you?
Wigan
How did you find wiganworld?
Been a member for a while.
Comments
mr haswell, I have advised lots of people to Contact ron@wiganworld.co.uk to join Wigan World.
Posted by: mr haswell on 25th October 2020
Where are you?
kitt green
How did you find wiganworld?
internet
Comments
none so far open to suggestions
Posted by: TerryW on 22nd August 2020
Where are you?
Wigan
How did you find wiganworld?
Been a member for a while.
Comments
Andrew, I have advised lots of new members to Contact ron@wiganworld.co.uk to join, as you will get more response.
Posted by: Andrew Livingstone on 5th August 2020
Where are you?
Huddersfield
How did you find wiganworld?
Searching for info about 'Fennings Fever Cure'
Comments
Those of us who remember Fenning's Fever Cure will remember that it contained 'Quinine', which is exactly what is in 'hydrochloroquine', which made BoJo better. Go to the blog address above for a recipe how to make your own Quinine..