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At Risk
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1-5 New Market St Tuesday 25th October, 2011Former Edwardian houses of great size, the Wigan public have watched on as they become more of an eyesore.
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118 Standishgate Wednesday 26th October, 2011In 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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30-32 Wallgate Monday 9th January, 2012Bank with chambers above. Dated 1890 on 1st-floor oriel, by Isitt and Verity.
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Blundell Memorial Wednesday 26th October, 2011The Blundell Memorial is owned by WMBC and stands tall in Newtown's Alexandra Park.
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Boer War Memorial Wednesday 26th October, 2011Paid for by public subscription in 1903 to remember those who fell at the Boer War 1899-1902.
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Brentwood Thursday 22nd December, 2011Cuerden Developments Ltd currently own the property which saw a planning application refused two years ago.
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Eckersley Mill's Tuesday 25th October, 2011The 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 Arcade Tuesday 25th October, 2011In 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 Hall Wednesday 26th October, 2011The 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 Viaduct Wednesday 26th October, 2011The 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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Ince Cemetery Chapel's Wednesday 26th October, 2011Holes 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 Field Friday 16th December, 2011A 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 Hall Wednesday 26th October, 2011The 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 Gates Wednesday 26th October, 2011One 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 Mill Tuesday 25th October, 2011In 1819, Rylands & Sons were established with their seat of operations being in Wigan.
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Seven Stars Hotel Tuesday 25th October, 2011Having 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 School Wednesday 26th October, 2011Situated on Wigan Road, New Springs, the former school was sold by the Diocese of Liverpool at auction.
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St. Joseph's Church Tuesday 25th October, 2011The 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 Church Wednesday 26th October, 2011Situated 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 Hotel Wednesday 26th October, 2011This 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 Hotel Thursday 22nd December, 2011Located 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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Tower Buildings - Wallgate Wednesday 23rd November, 2011Formerly the Masonic Hall, much of the ground floor is occupied by shops but the upper floor remains unused and derelict.
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Wall Hey Furnace Chimney Wednesday 26th October, 2011This chimney, situated just off Haigh Road, was built in 1840 and has since become rare owing to the technical developments of mechanical fans.
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Waterloo Monument Wednesday 26th October, 2011The 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 Chimney Wednesday 26th October, 2011Western 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 Rectory Wednesday 26th October, 2011Or 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 Hall Tuesday 25th October, 2011Two 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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