Our Heritage

Wigan Borough has a rich heritage and we’re proud of our roots.

We have some fantastic resources in local communities, including libraries and museums where we want to celebrate our past.

Heritage talks and walks will be taking place across the borough and events will be held in libraries to reminisce on days gone by.

‘Our Town’ KS2 School Packs

Learn about the rich heritage of your township through Archives: Wigan and Leigh collections with these digital school packs. Contact archives to request a pack for your school’s township.

‘Our Town’ Reminiscence Packs

Reminisce on how the townships of Wigan Borough have changed over the years through the Archives: Wigan and Leigh collections with these digital online packs. Contact archives to request a pack for your reminiscence group.

Wigan and Leigh Archives Online

Browse our image catalogue Wigan Archives and discover the rich heritage of your township through the Archives: Wigan and Leigh collections.

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