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Would very much like to sign up to Wigan World. Found some very interesting comments in the Forum.

I was born at 18 Smithwood Ave Hindley.Lived there till 1965 when I married I can remember all the families who lived there at no 13 they were the Priestleys I used to go to school with the daughter Margaret

Mick I always thought Walter was a man of letters.

Great site, can't wait to join the new one Walter used to be a postman

Taffy go to home page scroll to bottom of the page and contact details are there

G'Day, Came across your website whilst searching for info on pits girls. I have a photo/postcard from circa 1905-10 of a group of 4 Wigan pit girls, that My Great Uncle had sent to my grandmother. My Uncle was from North Wales who went to work in the coal mines in the Wigan area. Do you have an email address so that I can forward you a copy for your records here on this website. Perhaps someone can identify who they are.

Regards

Taffy
Melbourne Australia

Hi Margaret from USA, Alan Monk is my uncle. He is my dad's brother, my dad is Graham Monk and they have an older brother Maurice Monk. Sadly Alan died this year (2015) but he spent most of his life in Congleton with his wife Irene (she sadly passed away c2000). They had two children Diane and Gareth and 4 grandaughters.

What a joy to find this site. I finally traced my family back to Pitt Street in Wigan in 1844.

Loved looking at all the Billinge Hospital Photos. Even though before I worked there,in 1971. Would love to know if there are any photos of New Year's Day Babies born in the old hospital in 1960. My Brother was born there.

hi just looking to see what I may be missing

It is Carers Rights Day 20th November. If you are one of the many carers living in Wigan Borough you are invited to our open day, see for more details http://www.wiganandleighcarerscentre.org.uk/

Hello XRH, I remember you, you certainly kept the place happy and interesting, always helpful to new members and did some very good posts on various subjects. Your Photos of old Wigan were a great help to many who lived abroad. Hope to see you soon on the new site your cheerful disposition has certainly been missed. Good luck, Joseph.

When is the new shop opening, Brian?

Just saying hello.

Hello!

Hi IRT
Managed to upload using jpeg optimizer.
Problem solved thanks for your help.

My elderly father Hugh Birks (born 1917) served in the Royal Artillery with Wigan resident Henry ISHERWOOD (born ~1914). They were survivors of sinking of Troopship Strathallan December 21, 1942. Dad wishes to contact any relative of Henry. We have a few photos to share. Please contact us at John.Birks@Live.Com

from abram?,maybe broady and jazzy know him

Connie get in touch

is any one going to Wigan library I need information for a marriage for Thomas Pilling and Jane Hamlett 1889,Oct,Nov,Dec any help would be great

Hi, Bet.
You can still upload photos.
You don't have to be a member to use this facility.