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Parish Church, Wigan
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Wigan Parish Church - two views over 100 years apart
Photo: Keith
Photo: Keith
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Item #: 26876
Item #: 26876
Thanks to Walter Southern for kindly sending along to me the book on "Wigan - Through Wickham's Window" I've been able to compare two similar views of the Parish Church in Wigan as seen from the corner of Bishopgate and Crawford street. The black and white version was taken in 1892 and the colour one some 115 years later. Apparently between 1898 and 1902, after the b/w photo, the whole of the exterior stonework was restored.
Comment by: Ernest Pyke on 15th October 2015 at 23:22
Walked past this morning and the clock chimed 9. Wonder of wonders, it was on time!
Comment by: Pw on 16th October 2015 at 08:45
I do like this type of photo,I wonder what happened to the cross over the archway?
Comment by: Garry on 18th October 2015 at 18:57
Keep your thoughts to yourself PW, I love the photos.
Comment by: Pw on 19th October 2015 at 07:48
Garry , what on earth are you on about this time?
Comment by: Jonno on 19th October 2015 at 12:15
I agree Pw, you asked a simple, probably rhetorical question and he opens his mouth before his brain is in gear, as he does MANY a time. I ALSO wonder where the cross has gone to.
Comment by: Garry on 19th October 2015 at 18:56
Sorry PW I thought it read "DON'T" like the photo. I didn't have my specs on.
Comment by: FredG on 19th October 2015 at 20:07
Yes, where did that cross go?
Comment by: Garry on 20th October 2015 at 20:10
Jonno, I didn't open my mouth at all, it was my fingers.
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