Archives: Wigan & Leigh

Archives: Wigan & Leigh Archives: Wigan & Leigh We care for the Wigan Borough's archive records, photographs and maps, everything from medieval parchment to digital diaries.

For more information check out our web page at https://www.wigan.gov.uk/Resident/Museums-archives/Wigan-Archives/index.aspx

📜Coming up NEXT WEEK we have another great history talk scheduled - 'Voices from Wigan's Past' by Jim Holian 🔎Get transp...
08/06/2026

📜Coming up NEXT WEEK we have another great history talk scheduled - 'Voices from Wigan's Past' by Jim Holian

🔎Get transported back in time to Wigan a century ago, through the voices and words of people who were there! Jim Holian will tell us about the Wigan Pier oral history archive, which recorded Wiganers born between 1898-1934, with real insight into life, work and home in early-twentieth century Wigan.

Details -
📍 Leigh Town Hall
⏰ 7pm, Tuesday 16th June 2026
💵 £2 including refreshment
You can pay for the talk on the night with cash (correct change is appreciated 🩵)

A 'punny' historical cartoon from volunteer Chris! 🐐🫅
06/06/2026

A 'punny' historical cartoon from volunteer Chris! 🐐🫅

📣FREE EVENT TOMORROW📣Come join us for another fun-filled Creative Making at the Archives! This month we’ll be making fin...
05/06/2026

📣FREE EVENT TOMORROW📣

Come join us for another fun-filled Creative Making at the Archives! This month we’ll be making finger puppets and pom poms to get ready for a summer of sport. With sporting heroes from Wigan and Leigh as our inspiration, create your favourite players and cheer on your team with your custom-made pom poms!

📍Leigh Town Hall
⏰Saturday June 6th, 10:30am to 11:30am (limited availability) OR 12:30pm to 1:30pm (lots of spaces free!!!)
🌐Book FREE tickets via Eventbrite link below

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/free-family-crafts-puppets-and-pom-poms-tickets-1990872644673

📣Coming up this Saturday a FREE Craft Workshop – make puppets and pom poms!Come join us for another fun-filled Creative ...
02/06/2026

📣Coming up this Saturday a FREE Craft Workshop – make puppets and pom poms!

Come join us for another fun-filled Creative Making at the Archives! This month we’ll be making finger puppets and pom poms to get ready for a summer of sport. With sporting heroes from Wigan and Leigh as our inspiration, create your favourite players and cheer on your team with your custom-made pom poms!

📍Leigh Town Hall
⏰Saturday June 6th, 10:30am to 11:30am OR 12:30pm to 1:30pm
🌐Book FREE tickets via Eventbrite link below

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/free-family-crafts-puppets-and-pom-poms-tickets-1990872644673

📜Coming up this month we have another great history talk scheduled - 'Voices from Wigan's Past' by Jim Holian 🔎Get trans...
01/06/2026

📜Coming up this month we have another great history talk scheduled - 'Voices from Wigan's Past' by Jim Holian

🔎Get transported back in time to Wigan a century ago, through the voices and words of people who were there! Jim Holian will tell us about the Wigan Pier oral history archive, which recorded Wiganers born between 1898-1934, with real insight into life, work and home in early-twentieth century Wigan.

Details -
📍 Leigh Town Hall
⏰ 7pm, Tuesday 16th June 2026
💵 £2 including refreshment
You can pay for the talk on the night with cash (correct change is appreciated 🩵)

A lovely colourful cartoon from our volunteer Chris! 🐲
30/05/2026

A lovely colourful cartoon from our volunteer Chris! 🐲

📣 WE ARE HIRING 📣The Head of Learning & Engagement is a new key role in the Haigh Senior Management Team, working alongs...
29/05/2026

📣 WE ARE HIRING 📣

The Head of Learning & Engagement is a new key role in the Haigh Senior Management Team, working alongside education partners to deliver a dynamic, innovative learning and engagement strategy. This role will position Haigh Hall as a nationally recognised centre for creative, cultural, environmental and heritage learning, while ensuring connectivity and growth of the wider service and sector offer. The Head of Learning & Engagement will provide strategic and operational leadership, working collaboratively with internal teams, external partners, and community stakeholders to co-create inclusive, impactful programmes.

⏰Deadline 26/07/2026

🌐For further details, please see the link below
https://apply.greater.jobs/wigan/Job/JobDetail?jobid=3004

📣FREE Half-Term Print Making Workshop coming up this Friday!📣Come join us for another fun-filled Creative Making at the ...
26/05/2026

📣FREE Half-Term Print Making Workshop coming up this Friday!📣

Come join us for another fun-filled Creative Making at the Archives! This time we’ll be making prints using our own designs, inspired by the beautiful Victorian fabrics made here in Lancashire.

No experience is necessary - just bring your enthusiasm and creativity! We recommend wearing clothes you don't mind getting a bit messy.

🕘 Friday 29th May - 10:30am - 12pm & 2pm - 3:30pm
📍Leigh Town Hall
📧Free booking via Eventbrite (see link below)

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/half-term-family-crafts-print-making-workshop-tickets-1990178622835

📣FREE Half-Term Print Making Workshop coming up next week!📣Come join us for another fun-filled Creative Making at the Ar...
22/05/2026

📣FREE Half-Term Print Making Workshop coming up next week!📣

Come join us for another fun-filled Creative Making at the Archives! This time we’ll be making prints using our own designs, inspired by the beautiful Victorian fabrics made here in Lancashire.

No experience is necessary - just bring your enthusiasm and creativity! We recommend wearing clothes you don't mind getting a bit messy.

🕘 Friday 29th May - 10:30am - 12pm & 2pm - 3:30pm
📍Leigh Town Hall
📧Free booking via Eventbrite (see link below)

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/half-term-family-crafts-print-making-workshop-tickets-1990178622835

🌞SUMMER CLOSURE PERIOD🌞Wow, is it almost that time of year again? The weather today is a reminder that summer is fast ap...
22/05/2026

🌞SUMMER CLOSURE PERIOD🌞

Wow, is it almost that time of year again? The weather today is a reminder that summer is fast approaching and with it, our closure period. In July, our last day of opening will be Friday 17th and then the service will re-open as usual on Tuesday 4th August. Please note that this also includes our exhibition space.

During this time staff will be busy working amongst the archives to tackle some behind the scenes maintenance work! 📚🔎✨

Address

Leigh Town Hall, Civic Square, Market Street
Leigh
WN71DY

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 1pm
1:30pm - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 1pm
1:30pm - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 1pm
1:30pm - 4pm
Friday 10am - 1pm
1:30pm - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm

Telephone

+441942404430

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