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Abram (Interesting Old News)

Published by Brian on Sunday 17th July 2022

The first article of many more to come, I am looking through the archives for each area in and around Wigan and will publish any interesting old news. The first area is Abram...

Hydrophobia in Newtown

Published by Brian on Friday 15th April 2022

I came across an article about a woman that died from hydrophobia. It beggars belief, the "supposed dog" was a cross between a retriever and a sheep.

DId the coroner say that?

Published by Brian on Thursday 4th November 2021

Margaret Lynch committed suicide on 1893. Her distraught husband, John, attempted suicide shortly after. I couldn't believe what the coroner said.

Suicide in Scholes, 1861

Published by Brian on Sunday 29th August 2021

James Bibby, born c1799 was a shoe-maker and lived at 6 Coal Yard, Warrington Lane, Scholes.

Wigan Directory, 1968

Published by Brian on Friday 30th April 2021

Find your street and neighbours from 1968.

Goodbye 2020

Published by Brian on Saturday 19th December 2020

2020, the worst year of my life and probably yours as well.

RIP David Devine

Published by Brian on Monday 19th October 2020

David Devine, one of the founder members of wiganworld has sadly passed away on Saturday evening.

Wigan Murder, 1925

Published by Brian on Thursday 17th September 2020

James Winstanley, collier, 588, Warrington Road, Goose Green, committed for trial at Chorley Police Court on charge of wilful murder

Great Sites

Published by Brian on Tuesday 14th July 2020

I spend lots of time online and come across many interesting sites - this is where I will share my findings, hope you enjoy them too.

Photo Requests

Published by Brian on Thursday 18th June 2020

Now accepting Wigan photo requests.

If you're a Wiganer that has moved away and want to see a photo from where you once lived, let us know.

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