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Pits and Collieries
Published by Brian on Monday 8th April 2024
Wigan had many pits back in the day. I've just added a list of pits and collieries around Wigan and nearby towns, there are over 300 listed along with their locations.
View the list of Wigan Pits.
Thanks go to Ron Hunt for sending the list.
Hello, I'm Gaby from Argentina, how are you all? I have a great friend in Wigan Mike PEEL, thanks to him I met Wigan and I love it, unfortunately many years ago I lost contact, my phone was stolen and I couldn't get his number back and I don't think he's much of a social media guy, if you see him just tell him Gaby, his long-time friend from Argentina, sends you greetings. Thank you, beautiful people.
Gaby,excuse me for barging in on your message,and I do hope Mike Peel reads your letter..the question I’m asking is ..I believe that there’s plenty of families with the surname McGovern,that was my maiden name and I would love to know if you know any of them..it’s such an unusual name to have travelled to Argentina ,it is after all supposed to originated in Ireland,my grandma was Irish..and I’m tickled pink to think that our name is in Argentina..and if ever I come across a Mike Peel on this forum I will definitely let him know…Maureen.