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Hi,does anyone know anything about a house in orrell rd that looks church..ish i think its called triniy trees. where did the design come from, who lived there, any info appreciated, thanks

Helen,if you go to Links at the top of the page ,there is a link to Upholland Grammar School there.Lots of photographs etc ..

I've said it before, this is a grand site. I wonder if anyone can help me with this question. Does the name
BARBARA HUTCHINSON ring a bell with anyone out there ? I think she may have been a pupil at Upholland Grammar School in the 50's, she was a friend of my sister Anne Bradshaw.

my brother LLewellyn (Bill) Parry and his wife Gladys lived in Hindley Green they had a son and daughter (who I think had 3 daughters )my brother has since passed away but I would like to make contact with the daughter .Can anyone help.Nadolig Llawen

I enjoy reading comments on here, even though I've been a member of Wigan World for about four years.

What I don't understand is, why don't folk join?

This is a guestbook, not the forum itself, so join up and chat to the members. You'll enjoy it!

This is a wonderful site - I have just spent a happy hour reminiscing about the places where I grew up. it all seems so lovely and familiar. thank you!

I WAS BORN IN WIGAN STILL HAVE FAMILY THERE AND IN COLWYN BAY CLWYD WALES MUM WORK AT WESTHEADS TOFFEE SHOP FOR YEARS MAUREEN GRINLEY BEFORE SHE GOT MARRIED AND I WAS A NEWS PAPER BOY AT GRENNS NEXT DOOR TO WESTHEADS

I think wigan world is a great site to reminisce talk about the old days and to look at other peoples lives.I think its great to be able to input your own story.great. keep going

Many thanks to Bill and Shelia- you were correct..i did find a picture of my dad,I had quite a laugh- he's the only one without a shirt and tie- and I think its pretty obvious he loved those songs of Elvis!!!

The above website carries information about Wigan Speedway 1947 (Poolstock). BUT. There are gaps in the information. Can you help?

Also need info on 1952 Wigan meetings at Woodhouse Lane.

I an ONLY seeking information from programmes and don't collect.

JIm Henry

Does anyone have any information about a William Bannister(Banister) born in Wentworth Yorkshire 1867. He was a policeman in Lancashire and in 1915 he was Supt of the Wigan County Police Division He had a son also called William born in 1898 his wife was called Tabitha. He was my gg uncle and raised my g uncle when his mother died.

My Ancestors came from Ashton in Makerfield.
They lived at 33 North Street.They also lived at Strubshaw Cross. The family worked in the mines or on the belts above ground.
Time 1850s onwards.

Fantastic site. I joined yesterday, needed some advice and help, got replies nearly straight away, great.
Thanks

40 years since i left Wigan Town, perhaps someone will remember me,i also lived in Standish. Would love to contact my cousin Keith Parkinson, he grew up in Poolstock and i think he is a Motor Mechanic.

Linda,
If you go to Album on the RH side and click. On the LH side click on Assorted and find Bucks in alphabetical order and the photograph of your Dad is there.

Cheers, Bill.

Brilliant. I have even got a blog. bikeride

just want to say that ppl in yr town r really nice and friendly, the mesnes park is lovely - i con honesly say that i could stay there 4 good, cheers!

lynda m carter re bucks head bowlers go to photos of wigan then click on assorted there is two photos my bethe one your looking for
sheila

What a fabulous site- I'm so glad mum told me about it. She thought my dad was in a photograph of the Abram Buck's Head Bowling Team - Jimmy Ashton- but I couldn't find it. Anybody out there know where it might be?
Did try the sport section- but wasnae there.

Please go into the communicate page
Thanks - Lilian