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Hi Cathy its me again just been talking to my daughter and when she see's his wife she will ask her. My daughter has the first book he wrote but it was a bit of a scribble (as she puts it) you can hardly read it and there is a picture of Jimmy in it. she reckons that he only had a few printed for friends. So I was mistaken sorry about that.
Who did your friend work for??

Joan Neville, did you work at C&A the same time as my mum Barbara Johnson? Would be early to mid Sixties, I remember quite a few names of people who worked there at the time.

gordon does your daugher still live next door to were jimmy connor lived if so could u please ask his wife if she has a spare copy for my mate as he has lost her phone number and address with great thanks cathy ps thanks again

Just rediscovered this wonderful site.
Would spend more time browsing if my wife would get off the computer.

gordon green do you know were we could get this book from please its not for me its for a mate of mine who used to work with jimmy connor would be gratrful if you could help and please could you lend us your copy thanks cathy ps go on gordon

Cathy Ithink that I have the only book that
Jimmy Conner's wrote called "MINE'S A PINT"
read what I've put on he's page.
If it is the only one I'm sorry but it won't be going out of my house.

John Joseph the book that you are on about

"MINE'S A PINT" Was written by a friend of mine his name Was JAMES CONNER he gave me the first copy in 2006 and wrote in it...

To Gordon Regards and best wishes
James Conner (2006). sorry to say but he pass away 2007. he lived next door to my daughter in Hindley.

I WAS LOOKING FOR SUM HELP DOES ANYONE NO THIS THE METHODIST FREE CHURCH OF WIGAN

any1 out there who went to stmarks school in newtown 72-79

I am looking for records of my grandmothers family name Donaldson. She was born in the house beside George Formby in Wigan and left there around 1910/1912. Her mother and father were originally from Belfast and i think he moved over to Wigan for work in the late 19th century, my grandmother was then born in 1901. Her name was Charlotte Meek Donaldson. Her father is John and her mother Jane.

Have just uploaded some photo's from the late1960's,taken when I worked ar C&A's in Wigan.Need some help in remembering names.C&A's had a policy that two people couldn't have the same surname,so they gave you a name usually connected with the place you came from,ie I was Miss Holland as I came from Upholland.Confusing when identifing
people!

Brilliant site. I was born in Wigan in 1952 and left in 1980. Been back a few times since and sorry to see places like the Market Hall, the Arcades and so much more have gone.

Think it's a wonderful site. Great when you're feeling nostalgic! Brings back so many memories.

Thanks Barry for answering my message. Glad to know your dad is well.Is he on the net,if not could you send me his address.Would love to catch up.

Anyone out there with information on the Stephensons (Harold and Harry) who helped set up Wigan Rugby Club? I'm told that Harry had his own box at the ground. Any information gratefully received.

The web site Wigan World is excellent to pick up historical information about Wigan. We moved to Adelaide Australia in 1979.Only revisited Wigan in 1989. We would love to go back again to visit. I did find a photo of some old school mates in around 1962 on your site. Amazing.

In reply to Albert Parr requesting the whereabouts of Jimmy Barton. I am his son, Barry, and he has asked me to reply on his behalf. Jimmy is still living in the Wigan area and would be pleased to hear from you.

Hi there,

I'm searching for a newspaper article about Aspull dog training show on the 12th Dec 08. I have no idea which paper it was in. I am aware there was on in the WEP on the 15th of Dec which I have however I have been told there's another one with a picture of my and my dog possibly in the Wigan Courier.

If anyone knows anything about this article or which paper it was in could they get in contact with me at ariesdavies@hotmail.com

Thanks

I think this site is really impressive. Well done, and many thanks to all involved. I've particularly enjoyed looking at the photographs of Wigan streets, although I must admit that the sight of the street where I was brought up (Green Street, Platt Bridge) brought a lump to my throat as it showed just a patch of green where my old home once stood. Tom Sutch very kindly provided me with a long-distance view of my old home, the only one I've seen so far and which I am very pleased to have. If there is anyone out there with a close-up photo of Gore's shop, please get in touch.

Thanks again for a superb website.

Mary

i look thru from time to time and have seen cath bromilow are you the same cath that worked at slipper works my maiden name was houghton if you are the same cath i used to have my dinner at your house