Resources

An article published in Ballou's Magazinei n 1867 relating to Mabs Cross, describing the reason for the ten year absence from Haigh of Sir William Brdshaigh.

Probably their most successful publication was "The Science and Art of Mining", first published in 1880 and costs 3d in 1912. In addition lots of mining related books, pamphlets and booklets were sold through the magazine.

A complete list of locomotives built at Haigh Foundry with the customer and purpose. From a lecture by Clement E. Stretton in 1901

Wigan Directory 1781 - Opens up a new window on Wigan traders and manufacturers during this period..

This guide book was revised in 1979 by the Rector of Standish, Canon C. E. Bramley, assisted by Geoffrey Shryhane. Included are some further notes.

A report by Dr. H,F Parsons Investigating the high infant mortality in Ince and the reasons.

An excellent read packed with information on the history and architecture of the buildings on the two walks around the town.

We're exploring converting some of our key materials into audio clips to support the visually impaired community. Try it!

The history of Crawford Village and the Primitive Methodist Chapel. Tells of the lives of the Naylor and Hughes families through the generations and living in the village and Wigan.

A comprehendive history of the supply of water to Wigan, from Thomas Blinkhorn and Thomas Woltum in the 1760's. to 2000. Lots of interesting history of old wells and reservoirs. Written by W.E Orr.

A comprehensive history of Wigan Golf Club to celebrate their centenary in 1998, by Jack Winstanley

An in depth study of the Methodist movement in Lamberhaed Green.