History
Some of Wigan's diverse history - with emphasis on the ordinary Wiganer.
Pictures
A personal site about Wigan: its history, locations, events, people - with some pictures.
Yates Map, 1786
Because of research difficulties no major updates are planned for this site.
At present my main project is this photoblog.
In 1795 Betty Battersby was pregnant and unmarried. She appears to have had no visible means of support. Rather ironically, considering her circumstances, she belonged to a friendly society named "The Virtuous Female Society".
What then were Betty's options towards the end of the 18th century, during the reign of George III?
The Lost Land of Occleshaw, part 1
The Lost Land of Occleshaw, part 2
Spring in Borsdane Wood (pictures)
Bluebells in Mill-dam Wood (pictures)
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