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Parish Church 1902
Parish Church 1902
Photo: Keith
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Item #: 25874
Wigan Parish Church 1902, probably on August 9th, Coronation day. It is likely this Church Service was the start of the celebrations but none of the women spilling out from the service appeared in the Mayoral Procession through the town. Ladies and girls with their elaborate headwear, men and boys with their Victorian/Edwardian dress and in the background some Policemen and to the left can be seen the helmet of a senior policeman who also carried a sword, a ceremonial one I assume.

Comment by: Thomas(Tom)Walsh. on 14th January 2015 at 00:33

Keith,thank you once more these pictures are invaluable part of our towns history.

Comment by: Aubrey on 14th January 2015 at 07:39

Amen to what what Tom said seems to be an appropriate word for the photo. Brilliant.

Comment by: Joseph on 14th January 2015 at 10:36

Just look at their clothes and faces, makes you feel like you could just step into the crowd and be part of their day. Wonderful photos, Keith, thanks for sharing.

Comment by: John on 14th January 2015 at 17:00

really amazing definition in these photos considering how old they are, thank you.

Comment by: pete barker on 14th January 2015 at 18:11

What a great pic of old Wigan. The rich section showing off in their finery, and there always has been rich people in and around Wigan. A common stereotype of Wigan is the opposite.

Comment by: Keith on 14th January 2015 at 18:38

Pete, I completely agree, it was astonishing to me just how well dressed the populace were, as you say completely opposite to fixed and over simplified views.

Comment by: Julie on 14th January 2015 at 18:52

Yes Keith!!!

Comment by: Julie on 16th January 2015 at 16:33

Sorry Keith, left my comment up in the air, got sidetracked . Another super picture, women as well,no less and how!! Thanks keith

Comment by: Keith on 16th January 2015 at 21:36

Thank you Julie, the film from which this still was taken shows dozens if not hundreds of Wigan folk coming out of the Parish Church many of them Ladies and young girls, without exception they all looked incredible. The men and boys also were a credit to the town.

Comment by: Julie on 17th January 2015 at 17:04

I agree Keith , quite splendid!! There were too sides Keith to this era as per my other comments, one of style , quality and panache, the other horrid with deep deep struggle of existence.

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