Photos of Wigan
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Rourke family
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Boys in Court 1890
Photo: Jeff Rourke
Photo: Jeff Rourke
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Item #: 26749
Item #: 26749
Just found out that my Grandad was in trouble just before turning 13 years old with 3 other lads. I bet my Dad didn't know about this.
Comment by: jj on 16th August 2015 at 17:43
Interesting. Where you able to do online searches of the local newspapers Jeff, or did you go through microfilm records? Any details appreciated.
Comment by: Garry on 17th August 2015 at 05:52
On-line searches for local newspapers are obtained on microfilm, but you have to go to Wigan, and book.
Comment by: Jeff Rourke on 17th August 2015 at 16:01
My niece's husband got me this info. He subscribes to the British Newspaper Archive website paying an annual fee.
Comment by: jj on 17th August 2015 at 16:19
Thanks Garry and Jeff
Comment by: Garry on 20th August 2015 at 22:05
The History shop!
Comment by: Albert. on 22nd August 2015 at 18:05
What is the equivalent value of Five shilling in todays valuation. In 1950, five shillings was a my weekly pocket money. I was sixteen, working on the haulage, down the pit.
Comment by: Bett on 12th September 2015 at 19:30
Was your dad Jimmy..
Comment by: Jeff Rourke on 16th March 2016 at 16:42
Yes, are you Ted's daughter Elizabeth? Just found a photo of my mum holding you - photo dated October 1944.
Comment by: Bett on 8th June 2016 at 19:33
Would love to see that photo
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