Thomas Linacre
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Thomas Linacre
Thomas Linacre Centre (The Old Grammar School), Wigan
The first Wigan Grammar School was endowed in 1597. This building, on Parsons Walk was the fourth school, opened in 1937 After the grammar school closed in 1972, it became Mesnes High School until 1989, and then the Mesnes Building of Wigan College. It was designated a Grade II listed building in 1997
Since 2003, it has been known as the Thomas Linacre Centre and is an out-patient department for the Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Trust
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The first Wigan Grammar School was endowed in 1597. This building, on Parsons Walk was the fourth school, opened in 1937 After the grammar school closed in 1972, it became Mesnes High School until 1989, and then the Mesnes Building of Wigan College. It was designated a Grade II listed building in 1997
Since 2003, it has been known as the Thomas Linacre Centre and is an out-patient department for the Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Trust
Copyright David Dixon and licensed for reuse under Creative Commons Licence.
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On the left were the physics and chemistry labs. I see that the cloisters have been walled up, on the right, with the oval arches.
A lovely school in 1957-1961
A lovely school in 1957-1961
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Was there a grand looking hall with a stage Admin.
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There was, Lolly, and there was always the smell of polish on the wooden floors. Memories....!!!
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I remember as a kid going there. Dad worked at Chorley ROF after serving in the army, his "works" christmas do for us kids was held there. As you say memories
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