The History Shop

HERITAGE NOTICE
From the 23rd December 2008 The History Shop will be temporarily closing. The closure marks the start of an exciting £1.9million refurbishment which is due to be completed in early 2010.

From Monday 5th January 2009 an interim heritage service will be available at Wigan Library. Our staff research area will provide FREE access to a range of local and family history, microfilm records and genealogical resources. Booking essential. Contact 01942 828020.

Heritage Services Opening Times at Wigan Library:

Monday 10.00am 4.00pm
Tuesday 10.00am 4.00pm
Wednesday CLOSED
Thursday 10.00am 4.00pm
Friday 10.00am 4.00pm
Saturday 10.00am 1.00pm
Sunday CLOSED

Address:
Wigan Library, College Ave, Wigan WN1 1NN

Further services will continue to be available at:

• Heritage Archives
(Leigh Town Hall) 01942 404431

• Leigh Local History
(Leigh Library) 01942 404559

In addition, look out for heritage activities and events happening throughout the borough!
For further information please contact 01942 828128.

This magnificent Grade II listed building, designed by Alfred Waterhouse in 1878 as a public library for Wigan, is now the hub of Wigan Heritage Services, and the place to come for everyone wishing to discover their own and the borough’s history.

Discover the Wickham Gallery
Here you will find a selection of the borough’s fine art collection together with ‘Wigan On the Map’ a unique exhibition featuring colourful banner maps from every corner of the borough.

Discover the Taylor Gallery
Making the most of this stunning example of Victorian library interiors, the Taylor Galley is home to Wigan’s collection of local books, pamphlets, maps, photographs and newspapers. For those wishing to trace their family tree, the gallery also has a well equipped genealogical study area with Family History workshops available weekly.

The "Founded on Coal" exhibition can also be found in the Taylor Gallery. This permanent exhibition tells the story of our borough in words, pictures, and objects form earliest time to present date.

Throughout the year The History Shop hosts a calendar of exhibitions and events.

Learning at The History Shop
Learning is at the heart of everything we produce at The History Shop and there is plenty to see and do.

For 2008 a new programme of innovative learning workshops have been designed for schools, colleges and community/interest groups.

For further information click on the above links or contact the learning team on 01942 828128.

Contacts
The History Shop, Library Street, Wigan
Tel: 01942 828128
E-mail: heritage@wlct.org

Image: The History Shop (Internal)
The History Shop

Image: Heritage Stationery
Heritage Memorabilia

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Activities at The History Shop