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To.S Pascoe.I dont think you will find Caroline st,long gone.But you will find a lot of new houses,on that same spot of Ince.

Great site! Very informative, visit it often. Wish I could have been there when the Casino was in full swing.Seems like it was a good time. And I enjoy that Northern Soul. My best to you all!

great grandmother Mary Ann Cumberbatch migrated to Australia with husband John Dunn about 1913 my grandmother born in Caroline st Ince was hoping to sight place when I visit in Aug 2010

It is still there. I was born just down the street at number 15. I spent many hours sitting on the steps or doing handstands there. It is still used, not sure of times etc. but it is also used for children's drama groups etc. They use the back entrance in the next street - just can't remember name - think it is Charles St. but not sure.

Reserching Scarsbrick Street Baptist Sunday school. Stamped inside a book. Mother Natures Children. This one in numbered 128 and dated 8th sept 1918....Any info on the chuch or sunday school welcome.....is it still there? Love the web site...spent hours reading comments!

Used to be in charge of the Ribble Depot in the 1960's,the back yard was off Miry Lane behind the Brittania Mill,the first floor of which was rented off to the undertakers who used to exhibit their coffins and clothing you went to heaven in(hopefully).The Brittania Mill was demolished whilst I was there.I remember running the buses on coal-oil quite succesfully for a year,the only adverse effect was the fuel filters which had to be cleaned more frequently.(Conservation is old hat.)

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THANKYOU

I was home a couple of weeks ago... I miss my Wigan! Just shown two of my Dutch friends our wonderful way of speaking written down... Totally priceless! (and remember, to them... Dutch is normal, yeah!)

I'm having a bit of 'man trouble' at the moment so I've come up with these two...

"Avadinuferthi" and "Thazdewinmeyedin"
(The man in question is American btw...!)

hi david bellis, derek connelly here. Send me an email on dimi69@optusnet.com.au and we can talk more

I think it is great, my husband and I have friends from Wigan we could learn some Wigan Speak and speak to them in their own language, should be a larf.

Anyone out there looking after someone (unpaid) who is a family member, partner or friend, due to illness, disability or old age? There is an event at the DW stadium on the 12th April 10am - 3.30pm, just for you. There will be stalls displaying information and taster sessions for activities/training, come along and meet other people in the same position - Carers of all ages welcome.
If you want more information you can ring the Wigan & Leigh Carers Centre on 01942 705959

derek connerly , just spotted your comment ,i went to highfield school .60s.drop us a line . have a place at jimboomba and live at wynnum . regards pooie

hi Albert will mention you to Janey and Albert was my cousin he died a few years ago.everyone was welcome at mrs Parrys you dont get people like that now.Marie

Hi Marie thanks for your comments.I knew an Albert Prior who lived in Caroline St; is he any relation.Also it is you who knows Bob Parry's sister(got the messages mixed)would you give her my regards if you see her.
Small world isn't it. Great to hear from Wiganers.

Thanks for your comments Sylvia. If you see Bob Parry's sister give her my regards.
I will tell our Lily that we have been in contact.I know she will remember you.Will also tell Mildred when we phone her.
Cheers

My mom was born and grew up in Wigan. Still have a lot of relative there. Will have to show her the web site.

This site is brilliant, I can't stop looking at it, hoping that I'll see a name I recognise. The memories it has brought back to me are never ending, and I' looking through my old photos to see what i can contribute. Every town should have a site like this.

Great site I know some of the people who write to you Albert Parr I worked with his sister Mildred we were like sisters and his sister Lily`s late husband Jimmy wrote the details of our wedding in our wedding album It is good to hear that people still have fond memories of Wigan

I do remember your mums name Brian, but cant picture her. I remember Ashursts pies though best pies around. I lived just off Belle green lane and remember Boardmans and sally foys chip shop and Annie Capers. all good memories of childhood.

my mother work at ashursts cake shop in ince for many years her name was edna kellie an she lived in the grove off ince green lane does remember her