Wigan Newspapers

tracey351 · Wigan Newspapers

My Taylor ancestors moved to Southport from Wigan. I've recently obtained the death certificate of one of them who in 1863 drowned himself in the Leeds and Liverpool canal during 'a fit of temporary insanity.' I know this isn't actually a North Meols question, but I am sure someone will know the answer. Where would I find copies of the local Wigan newspaper for that time?

Jane

I'd guess Wigan library. You could try phoning to ask if they have them. Their web site -

http://www.wlct.org/libraries/locations/wigan.htm

SeaCopRimmer

The History Shop (think it's Library Street, opposite side to the Town Hall) will probably be your best bet; they have a local/family history/archive search room on the first floor; they do have a website, if I can find it I'll post a link

tracey351

Thanks for the information. I'll check out both.

Jane

Just looked and found a web site for the History Shop - sadly its closed until 2010 so I think the library is you best bet

http://www.wlct.org/culture/heritage/historyshop.htm