Wigan is one of the oldest chartered boroughs in the north of
England, and has a rich and proud heritage. The town played a
significant role in the Civil War, and over the years has been an
important industrial centre and a place known for its highly
skilled watchmakers and clockmakers. Despite a history which dates
back to pre-Roman times, very little evidence of the early town
survived the wholesale reconstruction and expansion which came with
the Industrial Revolution and turned Wigan into the centre of both
the Lancashire coalfield and the Lancashire cotton industry. Today,
the town is a lively mixture of old and new, with Wigan Pier
becoming one of the country's most successful tourist attractions,
as well as one of the most inspired examples of industrial
restoration. The book includes two walking tours of the town which
can be used independently of the main text and enable readers to
explore the history of Wigan through the streets, buildings and
monuments that can still be found there today. John Hannavy is
Professor in Art and Design at Bolton Institute. His interests
include photographic history and local history. Over the last
thirty years he has written and broadcast extensively on the
history of Wigan.
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