Articles

A splendid history of St. Mar's Church, Newtown by Michael A. Mason, B.A. A.L.A. Some wonderful images and memories.

The tragic story of Beech Hill lad, Ronald Walker, in WW2.

A large stone was recovered from Mill Brook with the inscription "TDH 1806". What happened next?

The story of two young lads from Beech Hiil who were evacuated to the USA in WWII. How there lives changed!

An interesting glimpse into the history of Barrack Square and Yard by Ken Scally.

As part of the wider King Street Heritage Zone project, 'The Street That Was', this article focuses primarily on Wigan businessman Thomas Morris, his daughter Ellen Ann Robinson Morris, and their connection to the Wigan Brewery in King Street during the mid-19th century. By Graham Taylor

The fight to retain employment of women on the surface at collieries.

What happened to some of the contents of Standish Hall? Article by Jim Meehan.

More school and holiday memories from Tom Walsh of less affluent times.

The fascinating story of Timberlakes, the people who brought motoring to Wigan, by Jim Meehan

A story of Stella Sparkes from the Crofters Inn Yard and the Bluecoats School, to life in Cornwall and an unfortunate honeymoon. Social history provided by Bill Woodcock.

US military units stationed at Ashton and Golborne in the lead-up to the D-Day Landings of June 1944