Wigan Album

Another special picture, every building , or , special event , walking days,
are now all gone !, We have but pictures left . How very very sad . We have bowed to progress , or maybe it has trampled us down in it’s relentless journey. Do we forget , of course we don’t ! It was a time of small shops and courtesy. How , I ask , is that a trial? Now we just seem to ignore . The fact we are left with but pictures , hurts me immensely because we coulld have restored and built on , not destroy what we had .

I agree with all you say Brian and what decent architects there were in those days. Spacious buildings and interesting designs. When waiting for the train at Wallgate I always look up and admire the red brick buildings over looking the station - I don't know what they are used for these days.

I remember the days when the Prince's Cinema was just one of seven cinemas within the town centre of Wigan. Always spoilt for choice. Happy days.

Can anyone confirm the name above the gable window on the left hand side at the back of the picture. I think it reads DITCHFIELD, in which case this would be my gt. grandparents store.

Tom, Yes it does say DITCHFIELD. I have a postcard looking from Wallgate which shows the DITCHFIELD & Co. shop front

Ron,
Thank you for the confirmation. I hope you don't mind if I add it to my Ditchfield scrap book. I would be pleased if you could guide me to the postcard you mentioned.

Tom if you email me ron@wiganworld.co.uk I'll see if I can get you a copy of the same postcard