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Park Road, Wigan

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PARK ROAD POSTCARD
PARK ROAD POSTCARD
Photo: RON HUNT
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Item #: 35155
An early postcard showing a view of Park road near Gidlow Lane

Comment by: DerekB on 17th June 2024 at 12:51

This would appear to have been taken in or after 1931 when Wigan Corporation transport went over to all bus operation. The gantries for tram operation still appear to be in place but the there are no tracks visible. The gantries might still be in place to service a very short lived single decked trolley bus service on the Martland Mill route.

Comment by: Cyril on 17th June 2024 at 20:06

Changed very little over the years, except the tram wire columns which have gone.
Also the large ornate lamp outside the Pagefield Hotel isn't there on photos of the pub. Hopefully the mosaic tiles in the entrance have been saved from the attacks by vandals, and also the renovators converting it into flats and a shop.
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Comment by: Al. C. on 23rd June 2024 at 10:24

I remember that big lamp on the Pagefield Hotel, left of photo, was there till the 1960's.

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