Resources

Described by some as Lancashire's answer to those other great diarists of the period, Samuel Pepys and John Evelyn, Roger Lowe was an apprentice shopkeeper at Ashton-in-Makerfield during the reign of Charles II.

We are committed to researching local history and recording local people’s memories for the future. Also, with the local community, taking part in local heritage events, thus furthering education and access to local history.

Booklet produced to celebrate 150 years of St Patrick's Parish. A truly comprehensive history

Recommended list of books relating to Wigan history and heritage. Access to Library Services

A facebook group with a determination to save the Hall. Including some of the work done by the SAVE Wigan group, now Wigan Building Preservation Trust.

Information and articles on the Leeds & Liverpol Canal and the River Douglas Navigation

An appreciation of the work undertaken by women and girls, "pit brow lasses" in the Wigan Coalfield. Also, A J Munby who recorded the lives of these women.

1970's audio recordings with six ex-pit brow girls by Angela V John. Thanks to Angela and University of Swansea for use of the recordings.

Work in progrees - Additional material would gratefully received. Particulary the Wigan Cotton Industry" and "Wigan Clock and Watch Makers"

Reports on health and sanitation in Wigan & Districts in the 1870's to 1914

Diary and Notes by George Orwell on his vist to Wigan in February 1936. Also a video of a BBC Arena film made in 1983. Thanks to the Orwell Foundation

The History of Wigan in 2 Volumes, Printed by Wall (Wigan Observer) in 1882. Written by David Sinclair or Sinclare, he was living in Colin Street and employed as school teacher.