Resources

The book was commissioned by Herbert Peck in the 1870's, and contains the history in great detail of the Finch. Peck and Brown familes. The family tree covers from 1605 to 1874.

Thomas Woodcock was born in Belvoir St, Scholes in 1888. He was awarded the Victoria Cross for Gallantry in Belgium in 1917 whilst serving with the 2nd Battalion Irish Guards. Did he survive the war?

Alfred Robert Wilkinson V.C. Born at 1, Brideoak St, Leigh.

John Elisha Grimshaw. born in Abram in 1893. One of the "Six V.C's before breakfast" at the Gallipoli Landings on 25th April 1915.

William Stephen Kenealy, V.C. Born at Wexford, Ireland, in 1886. The family moved to Wigan where William attended St. John's School in Standishgate and St. Oswald's, Ashton. William was one of the "Six V.C's before breakfast" at the Gallipoli Landings on 25th April 1915.

An extensive work by A.J. Hawkes to determine the exact dates of the Wigan makers, also to show the importance of the clock and watchmaking industry in the history of Wigan

Genealogy & Heraldic History of Standish, of Standish. Standishers at Agincourt!

Auction Catalogues for the sale of the Balcarres Haigh Estate..A remarkable amount of land and properties. that were offered in the 3 auctions from 1935 -1947.Thanks to Tom Walsh, Rom Hunt and Bob Sanders.

Booklet by Fred Holcroft, describing the Battle of Spion Kop in the Boer War and the part played by the men of Wigan.

A comprehensive history of the village. Read about the importance of Crooke in the Victorian coal industry, additionally how the village was saved from demolition.

Booklet by S.A. Hall of Poolstock, describing excursions around the Wigan area. Dedicated to Sgt. Robert Gallop, and the Wigan lads who never returned after WW11.

With recollections by teachers and pupils. Provided by a lady whose mother attended the school.