Wigan ex-pats (USA)

Comments: belle green lane ince moved in 1952 retired to alaska. We owned a grocery store at 226 belle green lane I attended wigan and district mining and technical school business college when I was younger. Went to the Empress ballroom every chance I got and Moss dancing school.

I miss: Fish and chips, mushy peas steak and kidney pies. Riding the train and bus. Shopping at the market. Going to the Isle of Man and Blackpool.

Comments: Raised on Drummers Lane, Bryn, Schooled at Byrchall (the old Grammar), lived in Ashton, Hindley, Abram and Lowton. Moved to SC in 2000

I miss: Mushy peas, chip shop curry, real beer, family and friends (not necessarily in that order)

Comments: Originally from Upholland, have lived in the States since 1976.

I miss: The good old Wigan accent and the way people laugh and joke with each other as well as with complete strangers. The smell of fresh baked pies and fish and chip shops.

Comments: From beautiful Golborne, did one in 96. Got tired of the jet set international playboy lifestyle and settled down in quiet unassuming Los Angeles. Work as a Sr.Acct Rep for a BIG bottled water company. Staying here for the time being.

I miss: Family and friends. People with a sense of humour. Being ideally situated close to the M6. People who take their own plate and teatowel to the chippy. Hot pie on a cold day. Fresh air. "Real" pubs. "Real" football. Orange street lamps. Mesnes Park. Plantations. Miss everything, but doing well in LA. Expat rule #1 - Never forget. Thanks for the site Brian!! Helps to keep me "real".

Comments: I'm from Orrell. Now I live in the U.S.A. with my husband. I have three children and six grandchildren - all here in Indiana.

I miss: I miss family, both mine and my husband's. I miss seeing Rivington to the east and UpHolland to the west. Of course I miss pies!