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At Risk
1-5 New Market StFriday 3rd September, 2010Former Edwardian houses of great size, the Wigan public have watched on as they become more of an eyesore.
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118 StandishgateFriday 3rd September, 2010In the Wigan directory of 1869, a Mr. William Blackburn, confectioner and joiner, was based at 118. Then in the 1881 directory, Ann Fowler was shopkeeping here.
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Aspull Pumping PitFriday 3rd September, 2010The Aspull Pumping Pit was built for the purpose of draining Cannel & King Coal mines and to concentrate the several pumping establishments at work for that purpose.
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Blundell MemorialFriday 3rd September, 2010The Blundell Memorial is owned by WMBC and stands tall in Newtown's Alexandra Park.
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Boer War MemorialMonday 7th June, 2010Paid for by public subscription in 1903 to remember those who fell at the Boer War 1899-1902.
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Eckersley Mill'sFriday 3rd September, 2010The complex is subject to an ongoing planning application to restore this landmark to it's former glory by providing residential and employement benefit.
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Grimes ArcadeFriday 3rd September, 2010In 1911, William Grime & Sons Ltd were formed, with a capital of £1,500. Their speciality being musical instrument manufacturers and dealers.
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Haigh HallFriday 3rd September, 2010The present Hall was built during the reign of George IV by James, who became the 24th Earl of Crawford in 1825. He was made Baron Wigan of Haigh Hall. The old hall, a relic of Norman times, had been enlarged during Elizabeth’s reign and had been neglected after the death of the last Sir Roger (4th Bart). It had been tidied up and reinfor...
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Haigh ViaductMonday 2nd August, 2010The reason behind the Lancashire Union Railway was to give access from Wigan to Garston Docks and Widnes, on one side, and to East Lancashire on the other.
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Hesketh ArmsFriday 3rd September, 2010The Hesketh Arms pub is inline for demolition after developers purchased the pub to make way for more housing.
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Ince Cemetery Chapel'sSunday 10th January, 2010Holes in the roof, boarded up windows, broken glass, missing doors and collapsing stone are what makes these urgent cases for immediate attention.
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Mesnes FieldMonday 2nd August, 2010A gold aureus of Vitellius (AD 69), weighing 113 grams was found on the Mesnes Field around 1850. The coin was well preserved and rare.
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Old Town HallWednesday 7th October, 2009The old town hall on the corner of Rodney Street and King Street in town is a splendid Grade II listed building dating back from 1866, and left in a shocking state.
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Plantation GatesWednesday 16th December, 2009One of four Wigan buildings on the 'English Heritage Buildings At Risk'. The stone was cut to shape on site and was also used for the rebuilding of the house.
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Rylands MillFriday 3rd September, 2010In 1819, Rylands & Sons were established with their seat of operations being in Wigan.
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Seven Stars HotelFriday 3rd September, 2010Having been a pub chain for many years, the pub had been closed and caught fire in September 08. The resulting blaze destroyed the roof and still there has been no temporary cover to protect internal fixtures from the elements.
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St. John's Primary SchoolFriday 3rd September, 2010Situated on Wigan Road, New Springs, the former school was sold by the Diocese of Liverpool at auction.
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St. Joseph's ChurchFriday 3rd September, 2010The church was founded in 1872, formerly belonging to the Primitive Methodists. The building was purchased by the Roman Catholics for use as a place of worship.
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St. Nathaniel's ChurchTuesday 13th October, 2009Situated on Church Road, Platt Bridge, this building has seen slow decay over the years and isn't as "advanced" as many other decaying buildings.
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The Grand HotelFriday 3rd September, 2010This 2 Star former hotel has seen dereliction for many years, but has provided temporary houses for offenders, asylum seekers & the homeless.
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The Station HotelFriday 3rd September, 2010Located on Church Street, in the Far Moor area of Orrell, it is currently subject to a planning application by Marstons Plc of Wolverhampton.
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Waterloo MonumentFriday 3rd September, 2010The monument is situated within the grounds of Bispham Hall, Billinge, which comes in the administration of Wigan Council.
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Western Mill No1 ChimneyMonday 7th June, 2010Western Mill One, completed in 1883, has stood the test of time and is the most popular modern day alternative for local business.
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Wigan RectoryFriday 3rd September, 2010Or better known as Wigan Hall, the present building was built by G.T.O. Bridgeman, then Rector of Wigan in 1875.
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Winstanley HallFriday 3rd September, 2010Two of four Wigan buildings on the 'English Heritage Buildings At Risk'. Both fall on the former estate of the Bankes family.
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