Places   (Help with places, streets and buildings in Wigan.)

I remember when the beatles came to Wigan. I was only a nipper, about 7 or 8...it was my older sister who was doin the screamin. What I miss most, which new generations of Wigan kids have sorely missed, is the fabulous CLUBLAND. Many well known stars, too many to name, cut their teeth on clubland. I was 15 when I sat between my parents to dance to the latest tunes performed by talented amateurs as well as stars of the future. Half a shandy was plonked in front of me...usually mostly untouched as I was far too busy dancin or laffin at comics or enthralled with unique acts. One artiste used to come on miming to a track, doing quick changes of clothes, we all thought was a man....but turned out to be a woman. Fantastic days...and where I met my darlin soulmate JOHN BAXTER. He was a pal for about 10 months (dad said no boys till I was 16 & he also had a girlfriend, but by time they broke up , I'd had my birthday and shortly after he asked me Dad if he could take me out. Gawd that makes me feel owd...when it was still a good thing for a nice lad ta ask ya Dad....I miss my John so much it physically hurts....So many good people from the West also gone inc me parents Nellie and Jack Higgins