Wigan ex-pats (UK)

Comments: Lived in Ingram Street until 1959, and then Marsh Green until 1966. After marrying, lived in Pemberton and Winstanley. Moved to Essex in 1977. Widowed in 1995, 4 children, and eight grandchildren.

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Comments: lived in delph st, wigan and now live eastboourne

I miss: i miss the old market, wigan casino, mesnes park, bandstand, rubbing the statues foot and the plantations and the cooling towers

Comments: YOUST TA LIVE IN INCE.... MOVE TA IRELAND 10YRS AGO WIV THE FAMILY...... PROUD MAM OF A 2YR OLD AND HE LOVES LOBBIES LOL

I miss: OWWW GOD I MISS MEAT AN POTATO PIES ... FISH AND CHIPS AND LISTENIN TO THE OWLD LINGO

Comments: hi, anyone out there remember me? Gidlow school from 1976 -1979

I miss: rugby, football, beer etc etc

Comments: I was born in billinge hosp 1948 was a twin to a boy Alec, lived in caroline st,chaple st & st thomas st & went to st thomas's school in caroline st. then onto all saints frog lane in 1959.married in 1966 moved to hindley green then in 1975 moved to manchester still here.divorced 1988.I remember Carol Fairhust,Pat Fitzgerald,Edna Clark,June Shufflebottom,Lynn Smith, Yvonne Edwards my best friend,Pat Farrimond my cousin.Vernon Cowley,Arthur Wright & Jimmy pigeon, Does anyone remember anyone.I have a photo of myself and a girl called Dorothy that live in the vine inn pub before the Dingsdale's moved in. Used to have sleepovers with Margaret Dingsdale as a child went to the same school.

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Comments: l am trying to find any friends or family of late dad he was wigan born in 1907 john birchall

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Comments: Brenda Rutter from Brisbane can you come back to me on my email address kenmo30@talktalk.net thanks

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Comments: Born in 9 Bickershaw Lane, Abram and went to Holy Family, Cardinal Newman and John Rigby. Moved to Standish in 1975 and then went to Sunderland College of Art in 1977. Finally left Wigan in 1984 for the south (Hertfordshire) almost got back home in 1990, but only as far as Rugby!

I miss: All my friends that I left behind, many still living and working in Wigan. Saturday night and moving from The Clarence, The Brocket, The Market and then Pemps.

Comments: I used to live in Logwood Ave and Scot Lane but moved to Southampton in 1964. I am still in contact with a some of my school friends who are still living in Wigan and it's through them that i heard about Wiganworld, which I have become addicted to.

I miss: The things I miss most are the old market with all the lovely meat stalls and of course Sanctus sweet stall. Meat and potato pies, black peas from the fair which had a completely different taste to anything I had ever tasted before or in fact since. I miss the Whit Walks although I'm told these don't happen now. How did our Mum's and Dad's afford for us to have new dresses for that special day? Happy days.

Comments: I was born in Billinge hospital, lived on Churchfield in Shevington until i was 5 then moved to Appley Bridge and stayed there until i was 15. Moved to Standish and left when i was 22. Live in Darwen now.

I miss: Wigan Park, Haigh Hall, and friendly faces

Comments: always lived in chorley but looking for a kenneth green who use to live in hindley anyone help?

I miss: kenneth green late 40s early 50s from hindley area

Comments: lived in scholes ans whelley. went to all saints frog lane. was kathleen green

I miss: friends

Comments: I went to school at The Convent ( or Notre Dame High School for young ladies actually!) until 1974 then worked as a cadet nurse at Billinge before starting my nurse training at Wigan Infirmary in 1976. in 1978 I met and became engaged to Latics player Kevin Smart (anyone remember him?) moved to Kent and been here ever since! 2 husbands later and now single again, thinking seriously of coming home to the busom of my family.

I miss: Everything really, especially the people. My family most of all, oh, not to mention the shopping in Manchester and Hollands pies of course!

Comments: Lived in Hawkley Hall and Pemberton.Left Wigan in 1980,spent several years working in the middle East.Borne in Higher Ince Kirkless street 1951.Went to Rose Bridge Methodist School.Moved to Pemberton in 1962,then attended Pemberton boys school.Lived in Newbury since 1984.

I miss: My Parents are both gone now,so dont get back to Wigan much.Miss many things from Wigan,including friends and relatives.Still have three sisters living in Wigan.Worked at Plessey in Lamberhead Green from 1968 to 1975.I retired from work early January last year.Spend a lot of time on the golf course.Been married to Janet for 39 years,we have a son and daughter,Melanie and David.We have one grandson Alfie he is 2 years old.It would be nice to here from anyone who remembers us from the past.

Comments: i used to live in Billinge,attended St.Peter's secondary school,Orrell,moved away with family in 1967 to yorkshire.

I miss: the accent,the people who are dead freindly,the pies . you can't get a decent meat and tatie pie in yorks!!!

Comments: Born & breed at Pennington Hall farm Aspull 61, moved to Leicestershire in June 82 working on open cast sites. 85 started working with Heavy Haulage till 88, worked on a Farm for a year before going back to Leicester Heavy Haulage till 95. Started at Bradgate Containers as a driver moved onto the shop floor in 99 worked my way up to Transport Manager.

I miss: All my family that still live there, all the marrows of Aspull! Wigan Casino, Pemp’s, King of Clubs, Climbing over the school wall into Springfield park. The gang that drank in the Cross Keys Hindley 78/81 and McCadlish pies, but most of all playing in Borsdane wood as a kid.

Comments: hi moved to lobbyland in 64 married aleyther retired from bicc after 35 years nowt to do now only play golf watch wigan on sky

I miss: things i miss most tommy mosses climing those stairs tipsy wigan emp plattbridge pro and monoco in hindley argyle st school

Comments: Born Wigan, brought up in Parbold, school in Ormskirk, left Lancashire in 1981 and have never managed to make it back. Now down in London -- clearly I sinned in a previous life to be forced out of Eden. And jolly fed up of people asking me if I'm from Leeds. What's that all about?

I miss: Uncle Joes mint balls (sold down here like they were a delicacy instead of a staple of normal life), proper pies, people willing to have a chat with you while you stand at bus stop.

Comments: I grew up in Hindley, went to St Benedict's Infants and Juniors and then to school in Bolton. I am a press spokesman, having worked as a journalist in different parts of the world, including Asia, the Middle East and the Netherlands.

I miss: I have to admit, it really is pies. My mum has transported pies for me (Poole's, Greenalgh's and Holland's) all over the world. We had a disaster once as she left about two dozen behind on a ferry in Rotterdam. And people are really friendly in Wigan. Cliche though it sounds.

Comments: used to live in pemberton, now a chef for bupa in ipswich. moved here about 12 years ago

I miss: the southerners dont know decent pies, and no proper chippies. i mean, no gravy! its wrong.

Comments: Wigan Lower Road, I moved in 2007, I am a Finance Planner now for successful Jewellers.

I miss: Cant get a decent Pie round here, and they dont put gravy on chips how mad is that.

Comments: I was born in the upstairs bedroom at 31 Poolstock Lane in 59, moved to Worsley Mesnes in 68. After finishing at college in 83 moved to Bradford to work in their Environmental Health Dept where I still work.

I miss: The lads i grew up with and those i played cricket with at Poolstock.

Comments: Born in Billinge (who wasn't?) in 1958 now aged 51. Lived in Beech Hill, where Mum still does.Went to Grammar School till 1974.First job at Brocket Arms. Now managing a pub in Hampshire.

I miss: Latics, Wigan folk

Comments: I used to live in Aspull, and I moved away at 18. I am now a toxicologist working in the Newcastle University Trust.

I miss: I used to play rugby for St. Pats, miss those days, had alot of fun!

Comments: I lived on bridgeman terrace opposite rylands mill. I attended St Michaels and then Hindley and Abram grammar school.I left in 1953 and moved to windsor. I remember betty Lucas Jill Pyett and david beatty. I am now a granny with 5 childrten and 4 grandchildren. I played viola in the school orchestra.

I miss: the peace and quiet, the sound of the mill girls walking to work, meat and potato pies, the miners on the back of the bus all covered in coal dust.

Comments: i use to live in 1 third avenue.I moved to north waels when i was a little girl. im looking foward to my new work in padarn lake in a cocktail bar.

I miss: i miss my family!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Comments: I used to live in Hindley Green, near the old Dunlops factory which burnt down - I remember the fire late at night. I left Wigan to join the army and never really moved back. Now living in Lincoln training as a student nurse.

I miss: Pooles pies, John Bull chophouse.

Comments: I was born in Millers lane, Platt Bridge - 74 years ago next Wednesday. I went to the High School. I did music - taught it, but went over to Special Needs. Now, I live for my family - a son, daughter and 2 lovely grandaughters. My husband is blind, but copes very well. I also love my computer and what I can do with it.

I miss: barm cakes, meat & potato pies, a sense of belonging.Also, the humour

Comments: Went to Deanery School, miss every one from there. Cracking few years there before moved to Derby. Lived in Danesway, remeber the Arcades. meat & potato pies. uncle joes, getting into the rugby at half time for free!

I miss: Arcades. meat & potato pies. uncle joes, getting into the rugby at half time for free!

Comments: born in abram then moved to swinley then left home ived in coops foyer then foglane then aspull then lostock then aspull then platt bridge then abram then spring field then swinley then standish think its time to settle down? lol

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Comments: I used to live in Orell above the Robin Hood ! . I now live in Lancaster . I moved in 2001 ish.

I miss: BEER ! Cheap BEER ! Pies

Comments: Moved from Wigan in 2002. Used to live in the Gidlow Ln area and went to the Deanery High School

I miss: Miss my family as well as the local countryside; Haigh Hall, LL canal and so on.

Comments: was brought up in Appley bridge but left there in 1957 attended Roby mill cofE school untill 1951 am now retired

I miss: certainly there pies the easy going attitude of the people and rugby league they only play kick and rush down here

Comments: lived in hodges street, then moved around the corner to emerald street. would love to hear from anyone who knew me especially family.

I miss: blutos. bees knees pub

Comments: i am trying to find an old friend of mine i have tryed everywere you out there in australia are my last hope i am looking for stuart davies who emigrated to cairns australia about five years ago with his wife samantha and daughter holly they used to live on waRRINGTON ROAD GOOSE GREEN IF ANYONE CAN HELP ME I WOULD BE GREATFUL

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Comments: hi this is to anyone who is liveing in cairns australia my friend stuart davies his wife samantha and daughter holly moved there about five years ago they used to live on warrington road goose green and we lost touch i would love to get back in touch with stuart so if anyone out there knows them please ask them to come on to wigan world ex pats thank you

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Comments: union street s wigan scholes marshgreen wigan

I miss: friends pies

Comments: I used to live in appley bridge but went to roby mill school am now retired - and would be interested to hear from anyone who knew me

I miss: generally I miss the people- there sense of humour and there friendliness and of course there pies

Comments: i am trying to trace linden ashcroft and see that he has posted on this site. If anyone has any ideas as to how I could get in touch with him, please post back

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Comments: wENT TO MESNES HIGH SCHOOL LIVED AT HINDLEY, WORSLEY MESNES WENT TO ARGYLL JUNIOR AND MORNINGTON RD SCHOOLS.

I miss: bEING 16 AGAIN, THE PEOPLE .

Comments: I lived in Swinley, moved in May 03.

I miss: Wigan folk, decent pie. Kids miss Mesnes park as well as Haigh Hall.

Comments: I lived in Bridgeman Terrace opposite Mesnes Park. My mother ran a boarding house for artists appearing at the Hippodrome. Went to St Michaels Junior school and Hindley & Abram Grammar.

I miss: The accent and the lovely countryside

Comments: i come from wigan but i now live in saltaire on the outskirts of bradford i dont work as im disabled and housebound.

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Comments: Moved to London in 1985

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Comments: i have always lived in wigan but my son is going to new zealand to find work and a better live

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Comments: Born in Orrell,St James School,worked for Wm Todds,before farming,at,Haigh/blackrod/Chorley/scotland.Does anyone remember Tommy Gaskell,from Whitehill farm,Shevington,or know of his whereabouts?.

I miss: Mint balls,Lancashire cheese,Pooles and UCP pies.

Comments: used to live in stubshaw till i was 10 then downall green till 1988.

I miss: i still visit my mother in ashton and bring back pies.not found any good pies in north wales,but still lookin,

Comments: i lived at 1 third avenue wigan.i moved to north wales around 17 years back.I moved when i was a little girl and now im a grown up with 2 kids 1 boy and 1 girl. i work in a spar shop and when im not at work i look after my little boy as my daughter is in school full time.

I miss: my family!!!!!!!!!!!ive got my dad living at wigan my grandma and granda and much more relatives cousins aunts and uncles.

Comments: born in shevington, nr wigan. my name then was pauline dawber. i moved from wigan about 20yrs ago. but then moved back 4 a while b4 moving again

I miss: the main things i miss about wigan is my old school friends. i also miss rathbones pies & bread & if anyone remembers the old market hall & bus station.

Comments: Used to live in Edinburgh Drive near the Half Way House. Parents still live there. i initially moved in 1986 after leaving college and joining the RAF. Finally settled in Shropshire but working in Essex. Will be moving there soon as just had first child and need to be at home more.

I miss: Definately the chippies. the gravy isn't the same down here. Good nights out, old mates. Its wierd, you expect everyone to still be in your local when you come home to visit but everyone moves on. I think that most people who move away like me end up walking through the town and looking for old faces when they return. This site could be a godsend i reckon.