Articles

Details from the Wigan Observer of two old Wigan Business families and their connection to King St Wigan. By Graham Taylor

A series of three articles on her life in Lamberhead "Lomra" Green, Pemberton. Hilda was born in 1911.

A short history of Speckled Holly Cottage, Standish Wood Lane, Standish. By Graham Taylor

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.

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

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

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

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.