The Town That Faded Away

The 10th episode of the Death of the High Street - WIGAN

A video by Wandering Turnip



“Today is going to be more than just a roam around a town looking at the decline of retail. I decided to follow in the footsteps of George Orwell, who in 1936 came up North to look at unemployment and the mining communities. This led him on to write 'The Road To Wigan Pier'.

I have just finished that book and so this video is accompanied by his words at times as well. This video has been the most interesting I have made, as not only looking at Wigan, but it also took me to the National Coal Mining museum in Wakefield. Beyond that, it lead me on to look at my own family history of mining, and visit my great great great grandfather's grave, who died in a mining accident when he was 33.”

An interesting film, joanne....a little depressing, just like Orwells book...

I hope the future is better...

Isn't our lovely Wigan a town that is fading away. After looking at all the photos that have been posted on social media recently, showing the town demolished...again....Doesn't it make you think..who exactly is in charge of our town?

WE!!..are the people... let us make our voices known. Contact your MP or councillor now...!!