A collection of historical articles, and reminiscences of Wigan

Council Housing in Wigan - charting the history,

Council Housing in Wigan - charting the history,

An excellent three part article by John Boughton investigating and deivering the need for Council housing in Wigan from Victorian times to today.

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James Kay and family of Westwood Hall

James Kay and family of Westwood Hall

"Who were the Kays of Westwood Hall? This follow up article details the Kay family from the time they moved to Westwood and purchased a section of land from the Walmesley's of Westwood House".

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Game Hunting in Winstanley

Game Hunting in Winstanley

Research of game hunting on the Winstanley Hall Estate, with numbers of game bagged, by Derek Winstanley.

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Plantation Gates - Mystery solved...

Plantation Gates - Mystery solved...

A handcarved signature discovered on the top of the Gates.

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Thomas Knowles - Pit Boy to Parliamentarian

Thomas Knowles - Pit Boy to Parliamentarian

The life of Thomas Knowles, Ince born industrialist of Pearson & Knowles and their varied business interests.

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Haigh Moated Site, Old Haigh Hall and Bradshaigh Chapel.

Haigh Moated Site, Old Haigh Hall and Bradshaigh Chapel.

Investigation and analysis of these three buildings exploring the facts and myths, by Derek Winstanley

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