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I am interested in collieries and industrial railways.I have an interest in the area as I was married in Leigh.I have visited the site many times and it really is amongst the best for its breadth of coverage and long timescale.Long may you prosper.

My recollections of Christopher Home was about early 1970's. I was a student nurse then based at the Infirmary - I remember being allocated a 6 week placement there. Then it was private patients and a ward for routine eye surgery. It was always so quiet there. When I was packing a bag for a patients discharge I was mortified when her husband asked if I had been tipped. A very interesting introduction to private care at that time.

It would be nice for someone to comment on Phil Nelsons post mentioning the Christopher Home in Swinley Rd. Many Wiganners must have be born there, my sister Anne, born 1936 & my cousin Mary was born there too in about 1943/4. WW does a good job keeping memories alive !

I was born in Wigan during WW11 at Christopher nursing home. My parents moved to midlands where I grew up but I loved visiting my Grandparents in Wordsworth Ave and tromping over to Whitley fields. I have lived in Canada for 50 years but still have fond memories. Keep all memories of the town alive so myself and others can enjoy

Laughing gravy.
It seems few people like your posts, and I can see why.
But Doctors in UK Hospitals have to have R or L written om limbs so the wrong limb isn't operated on. NHS is infallible

Anyone wanting to join Wigan World please email admin, ron@wiganworld.co.uk as I fear for the site if we don't get new members.

Can anyone recommend a childrens entertainer.A family member is looking for one for a childrens birthday party.I thought I'd ask here on her behalf.Thanks

Salmon and Ball, do you still work as a puppeteer?
Thanks in lieu of a reply

Can’t seem to register so thought I’d comment here-

I’m researching my great great grandmother Mary Jane Walmsley (previously Jones, maiden name Wynne) wife of James Walmsley. She died in Wigan around 1938.
She had a troubled life- originally from Gloucestershire, she moved to Pontypool and had 4 children. After her marriage broke down she moved to Wigan with two children, Priscilla Ellison and Dennis Alfred Jones.
She also had a child with James Walmsley (named Ellen)
I’m wondering if Priscilla, Dennis or Ellen might have descendants in Wigan who might know why she moved to Wigan or any other stories about her.

On behalf of Julie Cary nee Woodward who lives In Australia.
Julie is looking to contact Nicola Turton daughter of Olaf Turton who was the Landlord of the Bay Horse in Ashton in Makerfield for many years.
Nicola, born in 1968, married Michael Stott in Bury in 1989.

Tried to register, not working that. Looking for information about George Frost a stone mason wigan land who died 1830.

some one is looking for mccormick family that was my maiden name

Kelly from the U.S.A. email me
ron@wiganworld.co.uk
You didn't leave a contact email address?

Does anybody remember me

Hi I’ve seen a post on here from a while ago by “ Jarvo “regarding Brenda and the treblerones.
Does anyone remember this band from the working men’s clubs ?

Kelly--Have a look at the Premier Inn in Wigan, August 2 nights from £60 it's right in the town centre then look on the site for places to visit. copy & past this link https://www.premierinn.com/

I am planning to visit Wigan this August to see where my family came from. Wondering if anyone can offer any suggestions for places to stay and to see while I am there

Kelly

Thank you to WW members that have helped trace history of some of my family

Thank you to WW members that have helped trace history of some of my family

I have sent an E mail, to your email address. hope you have received it.