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Found the site very enjoyable- would of liked to see pictures of the gravestones of my family but was still very please with what I was able to learn on the site- Thank you very much and keep up the great job. :)

Good site, but unhappy registration is suspended.

Found several posts re name Occleshaw and decided to register for Wiganworld. Unhappy to discover registration is suspended. Anybody with similar interest in Occleshaw fell free to contact me at mrjohnsmith4748@aol.co.uk.

Thanks for your interest Jancsikam

Hello Chris

Click on photo-a-day. Scrolldown photo archive to Feb 2007. Photo of the wheel on 18th Feb 2007.

I came looking for picture of the wheel in front of the Tech. I found a blog on it, how it was broken up etc, but no pictures at all.Its hard to believe that you are hiding such a jewel without displaying it prominently

Noticed the was a discussion on Quakerism in the wigan area. To answer some questions; Yes the there are quakers in wigan. Yes we have a regular meeting. No we don't eat Quaker Oats all the time. To find out more please follow the link

www.wiganquakers.org.uk

I have discovered that my father who died a few years ago had come from Wigan. I am ona mission to find my routes, and who knows maybe move back to where i belong.

this is brilliant site brought back loads ov mems bt cd n e 1 tel mi wen browns off licence shut down ( newtown )

Researching family history - descendants of John Battersby b 1810, married to Alice (? Taylor) b 1819, son Joseph Battersby b 1950, married Harriet Alker b 1855, had son Joseph b 1881 among others - this Joseph is husband's grandfather. Any contact much appreciated via cjbattersby@hotmail.com. Great, interesting site.

would like to hear from any one who worked at Barons the butchers in Gidlow Lane in 1956/7 or was in the four form at Gidlow secondry modern in 1956.

What a wonderful site!! I have just discovered my Husband's Grandfather (Alfred Taylor 1877 - 1925)was born in Wigan. Does anyone know anything about Taylor's Grocers? They were 36 Manchester Road in 1891.

Is there anyone out there who used to be a children's nurse back in April 1957.When I was born in 1957 I was seperated for a short while from my Mum, because she had TB when she was young.The ward was near the Christopher Home. Does anyone know about this.I would like someone to contact me at the above e mail address. Thanks

i like the site but cant find out how to get into the forum yet as my user name and password dont work there?
i am looking for any information on a romany family by the name of birch pre 1800.they lived in and around hampshire.

Looking for a Ken Green used to work at McAlpines lived in Abram was married to Margaret (now passed away)had daughter called Caroline would like him to get in touch my e.mail Gillbrkr21@hotmail.co.uk

A dear friend of mine was born in Wigan and recently died. I was hoping to find something of his family. Wonderful site and I will be back.

Researching The Bennett Family Tree!
David Bennett Born: 1944 Son of Herbert bennett And linda Bennett Brother of David Phillip Arthur Bennett and sister Patricia Bennett.
Searching for Grandfathers family Herbert Bennett one of eleven children.
Alfred Bennett
Elizabeth Bennett
Jack Bennett
William Bennett
Gertrude Bennett
Jim Bennett(Killed in action during the war 2 day before italy surrender)
Davids cousin Jacqueline Bennett(ROSEBUD) paper clipping aged 7yrs.

My Ancestors are the Bennett's From Wigan. I am currently trying to compile my family tree.
Known Relations:
I have immigration papers for my grandparents Herbert Bennett born: Upholland 27.12.1908
Wife Linda Bennett born: Hindley Green 11.2.1913 If anyone can help would be great!

at scot lane school in 1953-1959 lived in scot lane , montrose ave, love to hear from old friends

i put a message on here yesterday asking for help in details about jane ellen(or ellen jane)kelly--lived 4,canal st and 50,queen st...if anyone has any info please contact me at leoandelaine@yahoo.co.uk. also would love to here from any ex bedford church bandsmen(from around the early 60s)

That old rascal, Albert Edward Shhort, ex Wigan Constabulary suggested I look at this site. Absolutely marvellous. Eduard