Wigan Local History & Heritage Society
Zoom presentation on Mon 14th Sep at 7pm:
The ‘Walking Horse’ and Early Railways in Winstanley, Orrell and Pemberton, 1770s - 1870s
Book Here - www.wiganlocalhistory.org
Started: 6th Sep 2020 at 21:59
For anyone interested, the presentation is now on YouTube: LINK
Replied: 18th Sep 2020 at 13:52
The Society needs our help in tracing a stained glass window & missing paintings originally found in Wigan Infirmary.
More info: wiganlocalhistory.org
Replied: 26th Sep 2020 at 16:43
A new YouTube presentation:
The Mystery of Standish Hall
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Mon 9th Nov at 7pm on Zoom
Historian Derek Winstanley will present: “Gerrard Winstanley, his family and the influence of Wigan”
Book a place here: www.wiganlocalhistory.org
Replied: 8th Nov 2020 at 16:26
Jo-anne: Great stuff.
Replied: 10th Nov 2020 at 18:45
Yes, the Society are great, Jarvo
Gerrard Winstanley presentation also now available on - YouTube
Replied: 11th Nov 2020 at 11:07
'Wigan' diggers?
Replied: 11th Nov 2020 at 14:30
Zoom Talk on Mon 11th Jan
By Andy Lomax
Lives of the Eckersleys:
A Prominent Wigan Family
Links:
www.wiganlocalhistory.org / Facebook / @wiganlocalhist1
Replied: 8th Jan 2021 at 12:30
Now on YouTube: The Eckersleys
Replied: 13th Jan 2021 at 22:18
Why is it, that, if a member of a Wigan family leaves Wigan, sets themselves up in another town, marries and produce offspring and lead a socially successful life, they are still regarded as a 'Wigan' family?
When, any family member from another town, who move from their town to Wigan, and do the same, automatically become "a Wigan family", not recognising their family origin?
Im sure the Eckersleys originated from Bolton and spread to Hindley.
Replied: 13th Jan 2021 at 22:45
Zoom Talk on Mon 8th Feb at 7pm
The History of Wigan Little Theatre
By Ron Hunt of Wiganworld
@WiganLocalHist1 (3rd Feb):
Photo - Martin Holden
Book here: www.wiganlocalhistory.org
Replied: 4th Feb 2021 at 00:04
The Walking Horse wasn't built in Wigan.
The father of the engineer who oversaw it's building was a partner in an engineering company.
Another company engineer, along with him, designed and built the first steam powered boat, whose maiden voyage was on the first man-made canal of the industrial era.
The engineer who oversaw the building of the Walking Horse continued operating the engineering company until his death.
Wigan, however, did come into it somewhere along the line. In a small way!
Replied: 4th Feb 2021 at 00:53
Link: archives.wigan.gov.uk
Replied: 10th Feb 2021 at 12:53
Now on YouTube:
The History & Memories of Wigan Little Theatre
Replied: 11th Feb 2021 at 22:34
Facebook post - 21st Feb:
New YouTube Link
Replied: 22nd Feb 2021 at 22:29
How many collieries has there ever been near to Wigan Pier? Eh.?
Replied: 2nd Mar 2021 at 18:33
This free talk is a few months away, but should be great!
Wigan Pier - The Way We Were by Jim Holian
Thursday 20th May, 1 pm - 2pm Tickets
Replied: 9th Mar 2021 at 17:11
"the way we were" is the same for, more or less, everybody, from any area, from the same background. It's stupid and very small minded to think otherwise.
I've heard it said, "Wigan is unique"!
In what way? It'snever been any different to anywhere else!
Replied: 9th Mar 2021 at 19:13
Of course Wigan is unique.
Replied: 9th Mar 2021 at 19:38
Unique: being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else.
Go on then! In what way is Wigan any different?
Replied: 9th Mar 2021 at 20:51
Local writer, Julie McKiernan, talks about Weaving and Spinning in Lancashire: Wigan STEAM (Fb)
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"Unique: being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else.
Go on then! In what way is Wigan any different?"
Is there another town called Wigan, that has a 'Scholes village' and a pub called the Raven in it?
Replied: 10th Mar 2021 at 18:44
Only Wigan is called Wigan. But almost all the other towns in the country have a unique name.
That makes Wigan not unique in that category.
Many towns have a Scholes. St.Helens has one.
There are twenty seven other towns in England with a pub called 'The Raven' in it.
Wigan is NOT unique.
Replied: 10th Mar 2021 at 20:12
Is there another town called Wigan, that has a 'Scholes village' and a pub called the Raven in it?
Yes or no
Replied: 10th Mar 2021 at 20:16
Is there another town called St.Helens that has a Scholes village and a pub called The Raven in it?
If that's the way you look at it, EVERY town is unique!
But, although some are, Wigan is not.
Replied: 10th Mar 2021 at 20:23
Derek Winstanley’s talk is on YouTube:
The History of Wigan Pier
Replied: 11th Mar 2021 at 13:41
The History Beneath our Feet: Wigan's Geological Heritage
By Simon Davies on Fri 26th March, 1 - 2pm: Eventbrite
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Wigan was NOT the 'coal capital of the north'. Not by a long chalk. In fact, Wigan has never been the coal capital of anywhere!
And, if you remove this, it proves ..... TRUTH HURTS!
Replied: 16th Mar 2021 at 19:44
Thanks for the info, Joanne
Replied: 16th Mar 2021 at 19:52
Very interesting Joanne.
Replied: 16th Mar 2021 at 19:54
Small-minded idiots abound!
Replied: 16th Mar 2021 at 19:56
Yes they do.
Replied: 16th Mar 2021 at 19:57
I dont know which is worse.....the small minded idiots or the people constantly complaining about the small minded idiots
Replied: 16th Mar 2021 at 20:08
Monday 12th April at 7pm
The Barbarous Murder of Wigan Lane
By Jim Meehan - Book here
www.wiganlocalhistory.org / Facebook / @wiganlocalhist1
Replied: 6th Apr 2021 at 10:21
Heritage & Local Food
Wed 21st April, 11am - 12.30pm Link
archives.wigan.gov.uk / Facebook
www.ageuk.org.uk/wiganborough
Replied: 6th Apr 2021 at 13:54
The History of our Hospice
Archives: Wigan and Leigh
Free
Wed 12th May, 6pm - Eventbrite
“In honor of International Nurses Day, Wigan & Leigh Hospice nurse, Lisa, will be talking about the history of the hospice and how nursing has changed over time.”
For more info on the Hospice, visit: www.wlh.org.uk
Replied: 5th May 2021 at 18:03
Something which is obvious and not unique: one poster is totally ignoring another poster.
jo anne,
Carry on posting, what many people believe, the interesting and enjoyable information. It is clearly appreciated by the majority of readers and by those people who contribute in a positive way.
Replied: 5th May 2021 at 18:36
Free Zoom Presentation
Timberlakes of Wigan
By J Meehan
Mon 14th June, 7 - 8.30pm
King Street, The Street That Was Project Series.
HH Timberlake dominated local motoring for nearly 100 years and left an indelible mark on the Town Centre with a number of iconic buildings.
Register: Link
Replied: 5th Jun 2021 at 11:56
Wed 16th June at 2pm - Link
@wiganlocalhist1
Further reading: Discovering Coccium
Replied: 8th Jun 2021 at 08:42
Interesting info on the Society’s website:
Find your Street & neighbours in 1968
Replied: 8th Jun 2021 at 08:42
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The History of the Jireh Chapel
By Pam Thomas (10th May)
YouTube Link
Replied: 15th Jun 2021 at 08:55
Timberlakes of Wigan
By Jim Meehan
YouTube Link
Replied: 17th Jun 2021 at 20:32
Last edited by jo anne: 6th Jul 2021 at 08:38:26
Local historian Alan Davies (@pitheadbaths) will be on BBC 1 Thu 8th July at 11am to talk about the Button Pit murder Haigh in 1863.
Murder, Mystery and My Family - BBC iPlayer
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