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In this week's video we head over to Wareing Street in Tyldesley to see what clues the houses and buildings can tell us about the town's past. Part 2 of 3 The final instalment of our film exploring Tyldesley's past will come out next Wednesday, stay tuned! | Archives: Wigan & Leigh

In this week's video we head over to Wareing Street in Tyldesley to see what clues the houses and buildings can tell us about the town's past. Part 2 of 3 The final instalment of our film exploring Tyldesley's past will come out next Wednesday, stay tuned! | Archives: Wigan & Leigh

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Priceless images of life in Wigan from Victorian times through to the 1970s

Priceless images of life in Wigan from Victorian times through to the 1970s

12 pictures from the Wigan Today archives of ordinary folk and famous visitors to the borough 1890s to 1960s

12 pictures from the Wigan Today archives of ordinary folk and famous visitors to the borough 1890s to 1960s

Vintage photos of Wigan people and places 75 years ago in 1951

Vintage photos of Wigan people and places 75 years ago in 1951

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Fabulously nostalgic pictures of Wigan people and places taken in the 1920s

Fabulously nostalgic pictures of Wigan people and places taken in the 1920s

A memory-stirring gallery of vintage Wigan scenes dating back as far as the 1890s

A memory-stirring gallery of vintage Wigan scenes dating back as far as the 1890s

Well done to True Colours CIC who have worked with our Archives: Wigan & Leigh team to produce this fantastic animation that pays tribute to Kathleen Mary Drew Baker. Kathleen, a pioneering scientist, was born in Leigh in 1901 and conducted groundbreaking research on the edible seaweed known as nori. Her findings revolutionised the way nori is harvested, and Japanese nori farmers still celebrate Kathleen’s impact on their industry every year this week in April. April is also #AutismAwarenessMont

Well done to True Colours CIC who have worked with our Archives: Wigan & Leigh team to produce this fantastic animation that pays tribute to Kathleen Mary Drew Baker. Kathleen, a pioneering scientist, was born in Leigh in 1901 and conducted groundbreaking research on the edible seaweed known as nori. Her findings revolutionised the way nori is harvested, and Japanese nori farmers still celebrate Kathleen’s impact on their industry every year this week in April. April is also #AutismAwarenessMont

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Experience Light Night Wigan: A Cultural Celebration

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Archives Wigan & Leigh - delve into our heritage

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The 'Barbarous Murder' of Wigan Lane. A Story of Victorian Crime and Punishment.

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My Grandad Lived in Leigh Town Hall

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Wigan Local History and Heritage Society Information Page on Reels

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A wide selection of Wigan sports and fixtures, including famous faces, from the Wigan Observer archives 1980-1985

Living Wigan (1902)

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We went behind the scenes of Leigh Town Hall to find out the latest with the building’s transformation. It’s currently being refurbished and when complete will have a brand new museum and exhibition space, new home for the archives and public searchroom. The council secured a £1.3m investment from The National Lottery Heritage Fund for the project which will transform the town hall, developing a new cultural offer and creating more opportunities for residents and visitors to discover the archive

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Imagine working somewhere where you can delve into more than 800 years of history every day... 📖 There are so many roles you might not expect us to deliver here at Wigan Council, but here you can have a sneak peek at a day in the life of Tom, who works at Archives: Wigan & Leigh, based in Leigh Town Hall. Tom started out as a volunteer at the archives, and worked his way to the role he is in now. Whatever your background or interests, there are opportunities to join #TeamWigan. And if you're pa

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Wigan's Lost History rediscovered : Pennington Waterside & Marina Leigh Bickershaw Colliery site

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Wigan and Leigh Police - GMP on Reels

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Scholes: We have noted a few queries about the Red helicopter the other day landing in Scholes. To satisfy your curiosity, it was not PC Lamb and PC McCoombes new method of getting around their beat more effectively, but the Air Ambulance attending to a medical emergency (the person was OK by the way).... don't expect them to be rappelling out of it just yet! | Wigan and Leigh Police - GMP

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Here is Pamela and William's story. They recently attended a session at Leigh Life Centre and just a few hours of their time made a life changing difference to their finances. As part of our Here for You campaign, we are hosting events at our Life Centres, libraries and local community venues to ensure that local people are getting all of the support they are entitled to during the cost of living crisis. This week, our friendly and expert teams will be out and about: 💛Wednesday 29th May – Leigh

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Today we celebrated Wigan & Leigh Hospice receiving a Believe Star! 🌟 For decades, Wigan & Leigh Hospice has provided specialist palliative and end of life care to thousands of patients and families across our communities, offering compassion, dignity and unwavering support at the moments when it matters most. The Believe Star is one of the highest honour we award in the borough - recognising exceptional contributions, outstanding achievements and the very best of who we are. Past recipients ha

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Concerned police appeal for help to track down any relatives of a Wigan borough 56-year-old

At Wigan Road Chippy🐟 We have donated 100 Fish & Chips to the vulnerable and people over the age of 60! 💥Promo Code: Leigh Timber Merchants💥 Feeling festive! Enjoy a warm treat on us!💚 #LeighTimber #collaboration #wiganroadchippy #WN7 #Donating #pensionerdiscount #goodgesture | Leigh Timber Merchants

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Take a look at when your bins will be collected over the Christmas and New Year period

Wigan Now And Then

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Early start to get this Balloon arch and table cluster install for Wigan & Leigh college this morning.. hope you all have a fabulous day xx

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💜 "It means a lot to us, our commitment and relationship to Wigan & Leigh Hospice and everyone involved with that - so we hope to do the shirt proud." Sam Walters and Matt Peet on wearing our Charity Third Kit this Saturday 👇 #WWRL #SLLEEWIG | Wigan Warriors

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After picking up his Leigh Leopards shirt earlier in the week, Wigan fan Dean, returned to The Leopards' Den on Sunday as a guest of the club for our fixture against Huddersfield Giants. He was treated to some memorable moments, including something special courtesy of Wigan Warriors. Don't forget, Dean is raising money for Wigan & Leigh Hospice ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/23a92bm6 | Leigh Leopards

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#ARREST | We have arrested four people on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of drugs following a warrant on Thompson Street, Whelley, #Wigan. We are determined to tackle drug-related issues in your community. | Wigan and Leigh Police - GMP

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