Articles

Brief History of the "lost" St. John's School, the architect and his surprising invention.

A Zoom presentation by member, Ron Hunt, to the group in Feb 2021

Margery Booth - "The Operatic Spy" Very interesting research on the life and times of Margery Booth, the Wigan born opera singer and the circumstances leading to her role as a spy during WW11. By Graham Taylor.

Discover the reason why William Hesketh Lever, later Lord Leverhulme lived in Upper Dicconson Street, from 1877 to 1884

A very interesting and in-depth article by local historian Graham Taylor.

The development of the Swinley area in the 1870's.

Looking to find which year the Directory was printed? Find the Ince Streets and families.

Article by Graham Taylor reserching Beech Hill and the Gill family

Some history and memories of lost buildings in Pemberton & Highfield

A national builder has named a new development in Standish “Brideoake Court” after a local historic figure. But who was he? Find out here.

Photo of a Cricket Match played on the Mesnes in 1862, the ground later became Mesnes Park. Summary of the players with the social aspects!

Presentation by Jim Meehan to our Society on the 13th October 2020