Haigh Hall

by Lolly Fri Aug 30, 2019 9:23 am

Observatory

https://archives.wigan.gov.uk/archive/photograph-collections/haigh/153926-pc200998

by Lolly Wed Jan 15, 2020 10:15 am

by Ticsmon Mon Jan 20, 2020 9:17 pm

The Earl and Countess of Crawford and Balcarres ....

"He passed away the following year 1940, aged 68, and the Countess 9 years later, in 1947, which is when the family chose to sell the hall ...." Laughing

by Tommytee Tue Jan 21, 2020 10:17 am

They are in the national portrait gallery.

https://www.npg.org.uk/collections/search/portrait/mw178558/The-Earl-and-Countess-of-Crawford-and-Balcarres

by Ticsmon Tue Jan 21, 2020 12:59 pm

They were aristocratic scum, best forgotten. “Seize the Bastille’. !

by jo anne Tue Jan 21, 2020 4:59 pm

There’s an upcoming talk about the Crawford Family at the Museum of Wigan Life

Crawford Family by Ripton Lindsay
Thursday 5th March, 1pm - 2pm (£3)

This engaging and informative talk will explore the life of Alexander Lindsay, 23rd Earl of Crawford. Starting with his childhood at the Balcarres Estate (the family’s Scotland home) you will be taken on a journey through his military career, his governorship of Jamaica, the role he played in the Second Maroon Revolution as well as his life in Wigan.

To book tel 01942 828128 or email wiganmuseum@wigan.gov.uk (Link)