Resources

A geological background for planning & development in Wigan. Volume 1

Report undertaken by Greater Manchester Archaeological Unit, includes drawings and history of the building.

This unique document is the order of service used by the Mayor of Wigan, JM Ainscough, on the day. It includes the text of his speech; you can even see some of his hand-written amendments.

Extract from the Wigan Observer on the opening ceremony and history of the Mission.

A Paper written by Derek Winstanley for the 5th International Early Railways Conference, Caernarfon, Wales, June 7-10, 2012.

The programme - contains some great details and memories. Some excellent snippets of history, a wonderful reflection of the social history of Ince. Thanks to Ron Hunt.

The history of William Santus and his Uncle Joe's mint balls ... not just a boiled sweet more of a national institution.

The history of the church from the early beginning with the Leigh family of Ackhurst Hall and the purchase of land at Crossbrook.

Kate King-May, Lecturer on Physical Training at Manchester University tried the job for a couple weeks At Park Lane Colliery and boarded with a pit brow girl.

Description of the lavish decoration of Haigh Hall on the visit of the Prince of Wales in 1873 for the opening of Wigan Infirmary.

Extract from the Wigan Observer in 1858.