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Photo: DTease
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The Gatekeeper’s house at Wigan Park before it was (thankfully) restored to it’s former glory.
Just shows what can be done if the will is there. How many other Wigan buildings could have been saved if the same determination had been applied?

Comment by: Cyril on 10th January 2020 at 15:01

It is and very nice it looks too, hopefully someone will find the will and also a vast amount of money to renovate Pagefield Mill which was featured on the BBC news today, a derelict carpet mill in Halifax which has been renovated was also shown, it is now apartments, businesses and offices.

Comment by: Broady on 10th January 2020 at 15:15

At what cost? Was there not a lottery grant involved?

Comment by: Elizabeth on 10th January 2020 at 17:19

Several old mills in Skipton have been renovated and have offices and apartments inside now.

Comment by: Bob on 10th January 2020 at 18:22

Don’t worry , investment is coming via Boris . You never know in years to come we could have the town we all hope for , I for one certainly hope so but doubt though at my age I will see it . But saying that, you have be optimistic if only for the young folk coming on . We have to show them at least we are moving forward somewhere at least , or else we aren’t going no place in my eyes . A good drinking pal of mine , now long gone , God Bless him , once said to me , ‘There’s a front door and a back door , But always remember , our doors , front or back , only go to the lavvy ! At the time I took it as something that came from the five pints we’d had , but realise now my dear friend had more wisdom I thought he had . We’ve always been second best up North , them at the other end . Bring on the revolution for me ! Meet you upstairs mate ! Same as usual .. God Bless !

Comment by: ged on 12th January 2020 at 18:23

YOU WONT GET OWT FROM BORIS THE TURD

Comment by: DTease on 12th January 2020 at 21:18

We didn't get nowt from Boris the first and Boris the second either ged!

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