Wigan Local History and Heritage

Very good, jo anne. I love the title...From Coccium to Coal Miners. Says it all.

Need to find time later to watch this. Thanks jo anne

Today - Sat 16th Sep

Also, tours of St Wilfrid’s Church in Standish at 11am & 2pm - Link

Find other events: www.heritageopendays.org.uk/visiting

‘A Heavenly Library’ by Al and Al
Mon 9th Oct, 7pm, at Real Crafty (Link)

The Social History of Wigan Cricket Club
By Peter Fleetwood

Monday 13th Nov, 7pm, at Real Crafty

Was this known as Bull Hey?

Admin wrote:Was this known as Bull Hey?

Still is - The Cricket Club address is... Bull Hey, Parson's Walk, Wigan WN1 1RU

Sorry for my hiatus.

The monthly Wigan LH&HS presentations don’t seem to be uploaded to YouTube anymore.

Mon 8th April, 7pm at Real Crafty 

Presentation by Anita from Santus Toffees - [url=https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid0k4rtc7Uoss8RgPY4ZCntes3RG6zNznHR9xDUsyu29GNEdcY8UrF6rhSCSXWrSdbTl&id=100066521330431]Link[/url]

There are a few new films since I last posted the link:

Wigan Local History & Heritage Society - [url=https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOqi5rX7cym2iu8VBGqZetw/videos]YouTube Channel[/url]

Sounds more like a Scouser than a Wiganer...very interesting though....

@WiganMuseum

Museum of Wigan Life - Link

“Our What’s In Store? exhibition is now open & there is so much to explore & discover.
From art, trails, & toys to work, rest, & play, there really is something for everyone.
Tues - Fri, 10 - 4pm and Sat 10 - 2pm
Free entry. “

A bit more info about the exhibition - Link



I’ dropped in this morning and there’s a veritable treasure trove on display!

I think OY has mentioned he had been in the "store"

I think I’ve seen it on television / video, Lolly. Be great to explore.

Lolly wrote:I think OY has mentioned he had been in the "store"

Yep - an amazing place!