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im looking for somebody called jim sharples who now will be in his 70s and lives in york,he got 3 brothers named john,frank and roy.He came from pemberton area.His mother was called agnes.

Is there somebody who can tell me more about Peter Kingsley who lived in Wigan ? Where is he living now, his e-mail adress,... ? I met him in summer 1998 in Spain.

worked in the middle east for the last 10 years, lived in Dubai and married a russian lass.Nice to visit one's roots. I'll never forget where I come from. Congratulations Latics. Hello to all in "THE CLARENCE" Wallgate.

great to see my sister eileens msg from margaret river in oz.also friends and folk who i know now in austrailia and canada.they dont forget the pies do they haha

I notice the first bricks were dislodged of Wigans last great land mark. The Ritz has only a matter of days before all traces are gone. I was there with camera and camcorder to record thie great loss.

Have gathered quite a lot of footage and photos, inside and out, when finally edited together will send you a dvd copy.

Great site, if only more were as interested in Wigan's great past.

Anthony Mason

My great Granndfather Peter Burgess lived in wigan from about 1889 until his death in 1951 at the age of 95. He had been born in Northwich but moved to Wigan via Gorton in Manchester where he married. He was a loco driver with - I think - the Great Central (he started work in 1873/4 and retired in 1921). Does anyone know of the railway links between Wigan and Gorton? Any photos of the Spring Street area?
Best wishes

I am looking for a freind called Gavin I lost him about 10 years ago and have been looking for him everywhere but cant find him

i liked this site because it was good to see my house on a web site

i am looking at buying a house in viscount street. can anyone tell me what it is like around there?
Where is near? Anywhere robin park?
thanks

I have an old photo of Wigan PC AFC "Laithwaite Shield Runners Up 1926-27". My Dad's cousin - James Lawrenson - played for them.
I really like the site - it's excellent.

my friend abbey macklean is some where in wigan and iv been looking for her so if any 1 no's her tell them abbey -jayne is looking for them

oh and please bring the chat room up again plz

I have a friend that lives in Wigan And felt the need to check it out. I'm hoping to visit your beautiful country in the very near furture.

it was great i can c where my mates live whooooooooooooooooooooooooooo hope u AD FUN MAKIN THIS SITE XXXXXXXXXX MWAH XXXXXXXXX

There is a phot is assorted from Mr Bryon Morris -The Hindley Prize band 1934. I think my grandfather was in the band. Middle row - fifth from right. His anme was Richard Walter Meadows. He is the one with the big ears. Could Bryon please get in touch with me. We can talk about the picture.

Would love to make contact with any of the girls I went to Wigan Girls High School with.1950-1954. Miss Holland was the principal. Miss Bennett was the French teacher. I often wonder how their lives have been. If any read this please go to www.rallyforrecovery.com.au and you will find out what I am currently involved in. Remember Anne Atherton, Margaret Stott, Barbara Lally and others from school.

Loved the site. My ancestors came from Ireland to Ince around 1880 - Patrick Burke. In his later years he was the lamplighter (around 1914). Had a brother William. Married Julia Carr at St Williams RC church (does this still exist?) My grandfather, John Burke, married Mary Ann Wootten and my great aunt Margaret married John Westhead (father Peter)from Hindley. Any relatives out there???

my brother in law told us about it and we realy enjoy looking trough itit can really take you back in time

what a day for the latics.glad to see you recognise the town has turned BLUE

Get Matt Kuzak from top o Bell Green lane on this site, biggest Wigginer ive ever met, but the names not reet is it? Anyhow, he was onth' Antiques Road show last time round, when e showed um a pot e add in is wardrobe fot last forty years, they said "its worth £200 quid" n e said " £200 quid? i've add it in me wardrobe for fotty yearys for £200 quid! its not been worth it!" oh n last time I was round theer, he wanted a price off me for, wait for it " I waants one o them pigeon lofts" he says....that being a new conservatory after I asked him what the hells he's onnabout! Tra Then.

I'm trying to find info on my great grandmother Sarah Jane Makinson's late husband, Isaac Orrell. He died on 28 Aug, 1893, from a type of TB at their home 249 Warrington Road, Ince. He was just 26 years old. They married at St George's Church, Scholes, on 6 Aug, 1888. At the time, they were both living in 34 Upper Morris Street, Scholes.

Isaac's mother was called Mary Orrell (b. 1830 in Ince). In 1881, the family was living at 208 Warrington Road, Ince. From the census return, we know he has six siblings. They were: William Orrell (b.1850); Catherine Orrell (b. 1857); Martha Orrell (b.1859); Joseph Orrell (b.1861); Henry Orrell (b.1863) and Mary Orrell (b. 1869).

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