Articles

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.

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

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

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

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

Some history and memories of lost buildings in Pemberton & Highfield

Article by Graham Taylor reserching Beech Hill and the Gill family

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

An article by our member, Pam Thomas, on the members of the congregation from the Jireh Chapel, Orrell, who fought in the World War One.

Investigation of the Wigan Coalfield & Mining in Hindley