History of Wigan   (Help with ancient and recent history.)

I am from the Peak District Mines Historical Society in Derbyshire, we study most types of old mines in our area, however mainly lead mines.
We have on our show mine at Matlock Bath in Derbyshire an engine made by John Wood and Sons, it is a rather fine example of a duplex steam winder which employed winding from the main shaft of the Long Rake Mine in Derbyshire, which produced calcite. They gifted it to us a number of years ago, where it was kept in storage until last year, we have now got a group of volunteers together to conserve and free off parts of the engine.
During its conservation it will continue to be on display, however we would like to knows something more of the company who built this engine, partly for our own interest, but also to display in the shelter we have built for it boards explaining its purpose and about its manufacturer. If anyone as information on John Wood and Sons we would be very grateful for your help.
Paul Smith, Project Leader.