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Hi I am trying to find history about Mather Lane Spinning Co. No. 1 Mill in Leigh or about J. W. Eckersley around the beginning of the 1900's, please send any details.

like the site fun and brill

Can anybody remember anything about the Sovereign toffee factory? My mum has told me about it because her family were the owners a few generations back. I am trying to find more information abut it. If anybody has got any info, please contact me.

I to would like to here more about higher ince , there is'nt much about the area from clarington brook to rose bridge . I still visit and will always have memories of it and the people and places

I was born in Belle Green Lane, Higer Ince. Your page is brilliant to scan back to the old days. I remember going down to Ince Bar weekly to collect my library books from the travelling library, and once got knocked down going over the crossing by a scooter. Did I get in trouble from my mam. I have once criticism and that is that no schools appear on your page, it would have been nice to see them again. Carry on the good work.

Ne'er mind "Give us more pictures" ! I agree wi' what Bernard sez (26th). I con see them Wiggin Council lot sat theer in front o' t'computer cauntin' how much they's gooin t' teck off us all. They'll 'ave 'em round purrin' tickets on all t' parked cars an currin th'edges down. An if thaz dropped any rubbish near thy 'ouse thaz gooin t' get dun fifty pound an that's two wicks wages in Wiggin tha'nose ! Owd Mon Sorry ! Put T' Cat Ayt ! Shut T'Doower Muther, It's Cowd ! P.S. An if they tecks a picture of thy front and thy whippet's s**t on t'flags thaz gooin t'get 'bout another fifty an all ! Eyup, T'Pies'v cum !

need more pictures of the streets in higher ince and maybe a few pictures of william foster playing fields and hello to everyone who knows me .(Fact) WIGAN is the best place to grow up in. ps come on brian and ron give us the pics .

I live the other side of the world, I come from Wigan and have lots of friends who come from Wigan and we all say the same. You cannot beat Pies that come from Wigan, they are the best (same as the people) and I know we all miss them, even my children talk about them and they were young when we left the UK

Hurray for David,obviously a normal person who has a sensible outlook.Poor Tony,do you have nothing better to do than put a whole town down? I'm sure you won't find a site as informative and interesting,but if you have,then please tell us about it.I'm not getting at you,Tony,but at least get to know the town and its people before you judge. Wiganers are funny,friendly and we are the ULTIMATE PIE-EATERS.

Tony of Wescliff on Sea
Wigan, the town you call educated, interested only in eating pies - don't you know it's a joke.
I'm not an educated man I admit. I'm just a working class man, born in a town that was the home of generations of coal miners and cotton workers, the same people that helped make Britain great.
But for towns like Wigan you wouldn't be living the good life in your little town that nobody has heard of.
So don't call us, we never asked you to go on the site.
Uneducated, there are more self made millionaires in this district than you could possibly hope for in your sad little town.

Further to my previous posting, there seems to be a common belief amongst the locals of Wigan that pies are an exclusive commodity of their small town. May I take this opportunity to point out to them that pies are commonly available in towns and villages the entire length and breadth of the country and are enjoyed by many. I would advise taking trips outside of your immediate locality, look through the larger window and absorb the information available. The symptom you all suffer is known as ' Small Town Mind '.

INT IT BRILL THIS SITE. I'VE FOUND LOADS OF INTERESTIN STUFF. PEOPLE I'VE NOT SEEN IN AGES ONT TOTHER SIDE OT WORLD. I CAN'T UNDERSTAND WHY THEY LEFT WIGIN. I DID BUT CAME BACK. WER ELSE CON GET A PROPER PIE??!!

I found the site as I searched for the Threesisters Race Circuit which is close to Wigan, near Liverpool in the north west of England. Curious as to what the site could contain I took time to peruse. The impression I get is that the Author of the site has quite a formidable task on his hands in relation to the deplorable grammar written and posted by the residents of the place. Many entries have been left unedited, I feel to outline their problem to the media. Is education not compulsary yet in Wigan ?

originally from Lancashire, Now anywhere in the red rose county is of interest, Found the reporting of crime in 1890 fascinating and shows that despite the media that things have not really altered much.

The site continues to grow and become a real favourite of mine.

if anyone lived in the Frog Lane / Prescott St area in the 20's and 30's and remembers my mum May (Whittle) could you please say hi? She's due her 82nd Birthday soon and it would be nice to remind her of some of her old neighbours.

She attended the Bluecoat School, All Saints then worked at O & G Rushtons in Wallgate and eventually at ROF Chorley.

Any old memories would be greatly appreciated

many thanx

Colin,the answer is here:
http://www.wiganworld.co.uk/communicate/expats.asp?opt=ex
We're allowed to communicate with & about other than Wigan :o)
If you are in "ceah yed country",what are you doing here,& not criticising Bolton websites....No offense mind..;o)

This is a great site. Lived in Wigan from 1977 till about 1986 (Winstanley area). I am looking for Claire Morrison who now lives in Australia, she lived in Andover Crescent and has two sisters, she still has contact with Gillian Brown also from Winstanley. Claire should be 34/35 now and i know she has two kids. Maybe sombody knows Gillian Brown(Maiden Name). Claire and Gillian went to Ashton n Mak. High School. I lived over the road from Claire and her family an went with claire to Winstanley primary and Marus Bridge Middle.

can anyone explain why rivington barn is included in a wigan website when it is clearly not in wigan ?

Looking for a girl named Helen, blond hair blue eyes, 24 years old from Wigan..
I've met her in Aiya Napa (CYPRUS) few days ago if anyone happens to know a girl who looks like this please contact me !!!!

I was told by a friend that a picture of my house was on this Wigan site. I can't understand why because I live in St. Helens. So, on the offchance that these pictures have been taken for the benefit of Wigan Council ie. car parking / overhanging hedges / unauthorised access etc. etc. etc., well, I'm afraid you'll get nothing on us as we're not under your control. Please stick to taking pictures in Wigan in future, Thank You !