Login   |   Register   |   
Photos of Wigan
Photos of Wigan



Wigan Album

Plantations and Plantation Gates

8 Comments

WIGAN CYCLING CLUB?
WIGAN CYCLING CLUB?
Photo: RON HUNT
Views: 2,673
Item #: 31299
PHOTOGRAPH TAKEN EARLY 1900'S POSSIBLY WIGAN CYCLING CLUB.

Comment by: . Ozymandias . on 28th June 2019 at 22:20

Hmmm, I'm trying to identify the Shevy Thunderbolt from among this group.
Could that be a young Mick, third from left , the cocky kid leaning nonchalantly across the crossbar of his steed ?.... I have to admit, my eyes aren't what they were,....and this blimmin' Philosan isn't helping much either.

Comment by: Mick LD on 28th June 2019 at 23:03

Possibly Wigan Clarion cycling club Ron,who were active in the late 1800s/early 1900s.
The gentleman standing 4th right with the bowler hat and white beard looks very much like James Higson, who was the lodge keeper at Plantation Gates at this time.

Comment by: Veronica on 29th June 2019 at 16:21

In all the tangle of bicycles there is one chap in his plus fours and arm akimbo, holding on to a frame with no wheels - his hand is just under the seat! To my untrained eye that is - I do confess to my eyes playing tricks occasionally. He looks as if he is wearing spectacles anyway...nearer to the left handside of the arch at the front.

Comment by: RON HUNT on 29th June 2019 at 19:30

Veronica the guy next to him has a tandem, hence it looks like he is just holding a frame

Comment by: Veronica on 29th June 2019 at 19:37

Ahh! I see, reminds me of when we were kids - those who didn't have a bike ran at the sides of those who had one. Thanks Ron.

Comment by: David Brown on 2nd July 2019 at 10:26

Hi Ron, would it be ok to repost this on the Friends of Haigh Hall Heritage and Open Access For All Information Page on facebook. I don't know it you are aware of the controversy surrounding the leasing of the hall but this may help. Thanks.

Comment by: RON HUNT on 2nd July 2019 at 12:42

David yes feel free and yes I am well aware of the controversy. I am friends with Peter Fleetwood who keeps me informed of the shenanigans It appears the silence from the council is deafening......

Comment by: Caroline Frances Heaven on 2nd November 2021 at 13:58

Mick LD
The gentleman in the bowler hat is not James Higson
James died in 1898 He was living at Haigh Foundry Cottages at the time

Leave a comment?

* Enter the 5 digit code to the right of the input box. Don't worry if you make a mistake, you will get another chance. Your comments won't be lost.