Wigan Archives Service Accessions to the Archives, 2011 The records listed below have all been accepted into the Archves Service collections during 2011. This list gives details of the documents as they first entered the Archives and before detailed cataloguing and research work; the reference numbers given should be treated as a basic finding aid for researchers wishing to consult the records. When requesting records from the list below, please be aware that some records may have closure periods and may not be immediately accessible. ARCHON Number: GB.132

Title Description Reference Code Covering Dates Extent Notebook of Alfred Griffiths, private Pocket note-book belong to Alfred Griffiths of Platt Bridge, who served as a private soldier during the First World War, fought and was Acc. 2011/1 1914-1916 1 volume soldier, First World War injured at the Battle of the Somme and died of his wounds in 1916 in a military hospital in Brighton. The note-book contains some diary entries, observations on campaigns and military actions, details of friends and soldiers, including their deaths or injuries, details of kit and possessions and a poem, possibly written by Griffiths, entitled, "A Lonely Sentry". Accompanying the volume are photocopied documents including a newspaper obituary, memorial, a letter to his wife Emily, and an account published in "The Christian World" by a clergyman who spoke to Mrs Griffiths on her journey to Brighton to see her husband with their eleventh child; Alfred died before she arrived at Brighton. Joseph Hulme Aldred Photographic Collection of glass slides, images taken by Mr Joseph Hulme Aldred. Acc. 2011/2 Collection Mayor Isherwood Collection Photographic albums and scrap books containing records of the activities and engagements of Councillor, later Mayor Thomas Isherwood Acc. 2011/3 1965-1966, 1983- 6 volumes and Mrs Isherwood. 1984 Wigan County Borough 1. Nissan Motor Company, invitation to develop in Wigan, n.d. [c.1990] Acc. 2011/4 1880-1965 18 items 2. File containing letters of complaint written to the Librarian, Wigan Public Library, 1940s-1950s 3. Key to areas concerning Air Raid Shelters, n.d. [see item 4.] 4. Air Raid Shelter survey, schedule of trenches, caves and tunnels, 1951 5. Royal Insurance Company, specifications of insurance of Wigan Borough, n.d. 6. Letter Book, Wigan Council, bound, 1920-1921 7. Envelope of Letters concerning exhibitions, 1950s 8. Correspondence concerning exhibitions, 1950s 9. Map showing a cart shed, Horrocks Street, Leigh, stamped by the Borough Engineering department 10a/b. General District Rate receipts, 801-850, 151-200, 1880s 11. Various letters concerning local history research, 1960-1965 12. Plan of the Leigh and Atherton Joint Sewerage Board, 1902 13. Car park plan, The Mesnes, n.d. 14. Documents concerning stopping up a footpath at Seddon House Farm, 1964 15. File containing letters of complaint written to the Librarian, Wigan Public Library, 1957-1965 16. Envelope with cards giving titles on file prom 17. List of photographs in Boxes 1, 2, 3 - Wigan local streets, n.d. 18. Bound list of "Contracts Completed" [Wigan Library], 1921-1934 John (Jack) Hayes Collection, Second Digital copies taken of records concerning the military service of John (Jack) Hayes during the Second World War, and his subsequent Acc. 2011/5 1919-1960s 299 MB; 152 images World War experiences as a prisoner of war, working under the control of the Japanese Army in the Far East. Wigan County Borough, Weights and 1. Register of Particulars of Prosecutions, Weights and Measures Act, 1907, County of Borough, 1909-1973 Acc. 2011/6 1909-1974 2 volumes Measures Act, Prosecutions 2. Register of Particulars of Prosecutions, Weights and Measures, Warrington District, 1909-1974. Areas covered include Leigh, Tyldesley, Lowton, Risley, Newton, Ashton, Atherton, Aspull, Culcheth.

Wigan Archives Service Archive Accessions, 2011 Title Description Reference Code Covering Dates Extent Leigh and Hindley Methodist Circuit Additional circuit records: Acc. 2011/7 1912-1999 2 boxes

Bamfurlong Methodist Church (Hindley Circuit): Minute Book, 1933-1992; Treasurer's Account Books (2 volumes), 1961-1994 Ince Methodist Church (Rose Bridge): Minute Book, 1955 Manley Street Primitive Methodist: Baptisms, 1912-1974 Ashton Street, Methodist Church: Baptisms, 1945-1969 Bedford Methodist Church: Collections Journal, 1987-1999 Leigh Circuit: General Accounts, 1984-1998

Maypole Pit Songs Songs concerning the Maypole Pit Disaster, recorded by Mr. Dave Hurst, in connection to local folk music performances and Acc. 2011/8 1970s 1 item; CD recordings. Songs are performed by: Maggie Davies (Orrell Post); Peter Parr (New Springs); Richard Bond (Marsh Green).

Park Webb and Dobson Annual Reports Acc. 2011/11 Standish High School Programme for the official opening of Standish High School Acc. 2011/12 1978 1 item Church of the Nazarene, Atherton Register of Marriages, 1996 Acc. 2011/13 1996 1 volume (Wigan and Leigh) Ordnance Survey Map Collection Acc. 2011/14/1Ordnance Survey MapRevision of 1937, Sheet XCIV.14Published 1939 Acc. 2011/14 1890s-1950s 32 maps, plans Acc. 2011/14/2Ordnance Survey PlanSJ 6399Published 1953 Acc. 2011/14/3Geological Survey of England and WalesLancashire Sheet XCIV.S.W.Edition of 1929, Published 1935 Acc. 2011/14/4Ordnance Survey PlanSD 6602Published 1953 Acc. 2011/14/5Ordnance Survey PlanSJ 5796Published 1961 Acc. 2011/14/6Plan of properties to be built on Samuel Street, Atherton, for Miss Marsh1771 Acc. 2011/14/7Geological Survey of England and WalesLancashire Sheet CI.S.E.Edition of 1929, Published 1934 Acc. 2011/14/8Ordnance Survey PlanSD 6802Published 1952 Acc. 2011/14/9Ordnance Survey PlanSD 6702Published 1953 Acc. 2011/14/10Ordnance Survey PlanSD 6703Published 1954 Acc. 2011/14/11Ordnance Survey PlanSD 6704Published 1954 Acc. 2011/14/12Ordnance Survey PlanSD 6902Published 1952 Acc. 2011/14/13Ordnance Survey PlanSD 6603Published 1954 Acc. 2011/14/14Ordnance Survey PlanSD 6601Published 1953 Acc. 2011/14/15Ordnance Survey MapLancashire Sheet, XCIII.16Edition of 1908, Published 1908 Acc. 2011/14/16Ordnance Survey MapLancashire Sheet, XCIII.12Edition of 1908, Published 1908 Acc. 2011/14/17Ordnance Survey MapLancashire Sheet, XCIV.5Edition of 1908, Published 1908 Acc. 2011/14/18Ordnance Survey MapLancashire Sheet, XCIV.13Edition of 1908, Published 1908 Acc. 2011/14/19Ordnance Survey MapLancashire Sheet, XCIV.9Edition of 1908, Published 1908 Acc. 2011/14/20Geological Survey of England and WalesLancashire Sheet, CII.N.W.Edition of 1929, Published 1934 Acc. 2011/14/21Geological Survey of England and WalesLancashire Sheet, CII.N.W.Edition of 1929, Published 1934 Acc. 2011/14/22Geological Survey of England and WalesLancashire Sheet, CII.S.W.Edition of 1929, Published 1934 Acc. 2011/14/23Ordnance Survey PlanSD 6300 Published 1953 Acc. 2011/14/24Ordnance Survey PlanSD 6401Published 1953 Acc. 2011/14/25Ordnance Survey MapLancashire Sheet, CII.3Edition of 1937, Published 1939 Acc. 2011/14/26Ordnance Survey MapLancashire Sheet, CII.S.W.Revision of 1925, Published 1938 Acc. 2011/14/27Ordnance Survey MapLancashire Sheet, CII.N.W.Revision of 1925, Published 1938 Acc. 2011/14/28Ordnance Survey MapSheet CVIII Acc. 2011/14/29Ordnance Survey and Geological SurveySheet CVIIIPublished 1860 Acc. 2011/14/30Ordnance Survey MapLancashire Sheet, CII.4Edition of 1893 Acc. 2011/14/31Geological Survey of England and WalesLancashire Sheet, CI.S.E.Edition of 1929, Published 1934 Acc. 2011/14/32 Geological Survey of England and Wales Lancashire Sheet, CVIII.N.E. Edition of 1926, Published 1947 Gerard of Ashton-in-Makerfield Estate Mining and Legal Records Acc. 2011/15 56 items

Wigan Masonic records and Wigan Acc. 2011/16 postcards

Wigan Archives Service Archive Accessions, 2011 Title Description Reference Code Covering Dates Extent Leigh & Hindley Methodist Circuit 1. Leigh Circuit Property Schedules, 1984-1994 Acc. 2011/17 1984-1998 3 bundles (Addn. Records) 2. Quinquennial church reports (property), 7 reports 3. Quinquennial manse reports (property), 5 reports John Taylor Photographic Collection Electronic copies made of c.190 copy-print photographs, original prints, and postcards, showing buildings, sporting teams and societies, Acc. 2011/18 1900-2000 c.190 digital files family images, aeriel images and street scenes of Leigh and district, 1900-2000.

Leigh and District Nursing Association 1. Minute Book, 1963-2002 Acc. 2011/19 1930-2002 1 box 2. Declaration of Trust, Leigh District Nursing Association, Miss Marsh's Gift, 1930-06-01 3. Correspondence and papers concerning the maintenance, administration and distribution of the Marsh Gift, including thank-you letters from recipients. John Hosker Collection, Pretoria Pit 1. Studio photograph of John Hosker; the sepia image shows a young in a photographic studio pose, leaning against a gate. Image Acc. 2011/21 1910-1911 5 items Disaster produced by Wragg, 45 Mesnes Street, Wigan. On the reverse of the print is attached a memorial note reading, "John, (The beloved son of James and Elizabeth Hosker), Who lost his life in the Pretoria Disaster, Dec. 21, 1910, Aged 16 years". 2. Memorial card (in envelope) for John Hosker, interred at St. Paul's Church, Pickley Green, Westleigh, 1911. 3. Memorial card for the men and boys who died in the Pretoria Pit Disaster, 1910-12-21. 4. Postcard showing a line drawings of St. Paul's Church, Westleigh, n.d.. 5. Biographical notes and copies of records concerning John Hosker and the Hosker family.

Tom Cobley, Mayor of Wigan (1961) Research paper/memoir, entitled, "Uncle Tom Cobley and All", about the former mayor of Wigan (1961), written by A.R. Anders. Acc. 2011/23 c.1980 1 item

Interesting account, including personal recollections of Wigan and area, written by Anders as if in conversation with Tom Cobley and transcribing Cobley's recollection, giving biographical details of Cobley's life.

Photograph of James H. Longworth Acc. 2011/24 c.2005 1 item (with his book, "Triplane to Typhoon"), alongside former Mayor, T. Isherwood

"Perspectives of Pretoria", by the Ticket, poster and brochure for a live performance, and a CD recording of the Wingates Band (Musical Director, David Thornton), Acc. 2011/25 2010-11 4 items; one poster, one Wingates Band performing "Perspectives of Pretoria", a recording produced to commemorate the centenary of the Pretoria Pit Disaster brochure, one ticket, one CD Recordings of the Compilation oft welve tracks recorded by the Bickershaw Colliery Band. Tracks are taken from the 1938 HMV 78rpm recordings and from Acc. 2011/26 n.d. 1 item Band privately held recordings of the band. Business cards and postcards 1. Postcard showing The Hall, Wigan, 1905-12-23. Acc. 2011/27 3 items 2. Business card for G. B. Walker, currier and leather merchant, 23 Millgate, Wigan, n.d.. 3. Business card for G. B. Walker, currier and leather merchant, 23 Millgate, Wigan, n.d.. Additional to accession: 4. Memorial card, Charles Henry Walker, died at sea, 1904-08-03, aged 29 Orrell and Lamberhead Green 1. Meeting minutes, Manses Trust, 1958-1976 Acc. 2011/28 1958-1976 1 volume Methodist Circuit Atherton Collieries Postcard Postcard image showing women workers, described as "Women Pickers", showing a group of women and one man standing on an Acc. 2011/31 n.d. [c.1910] 1 item outdoor staircase at an Atherton Colliery. On the reverse is a list of coal prices from Fletcher Burrows & Co. Ltd., Bedford Basin, Leigh.

Wigan Archives Service Archive Accessions, 2011 Title Description Reference Code Covering Dates Extent Leigh Rugby Images 1. Photograph of J. Ledgard, n.d. Acc. 2011/32 1936-1949 4 items 2. Photograph of E Kerwick, n.d. 3. Team photograph of Leigh Rugby Football Club, dated 1949-02-15. Those named are: Back, left-right, E. Jenkins (Manager-Coach, J. Bowen, A. Edge, K .B. Johnson, C. Pawsey, F. Alder, E. Parr, F. Daley, Sanderson (Assistant Trainer); Front, left-right, W. Hughes (Trainer), H. Dagnan, E. Kerwick, J. Ledgard, J. Rowe, P. Riley, J. Wood. 4. Postcard, team photograph of England Touring Team 1936, including Wigan players. Those named are: Back, left-rightt, S Brogden (Leeds), J H Woods (Liverpool Stanley), G Davies (Wigan), F Harris (Leeds), N Silcock (Widnes), A J Risman (Salford), H Ellerington (Hull); Second row, left-right: A Troup (Barrow), T Armitt (Swinton), M Hodgson (Swinton), J Arkwright (Warrington), H Beverley (Hunslet), H Jones (Keighley), G H Exley (Wakefield), B Hudson (Salford); Third row, left-right: H Field (York), A Atkinson (Castleford), J Miller (Warrington), Mr Popplewell (Manager), W Belshaw (Liverpool Stanley), J Morley (Wigan), A Edwards (Salford), Front row, left-right: W Watkins (Salford), E Jenkins (Salford), T McCue (Widnes), S Smith (Leeds).

John Taylor Records 1. Miniature calendar, Lee George & Son, Leigh, confectioners, 1930 Acc. 2011/33 13 items 2. Postcard, Lee George & Son, Leigh, n.d. 3. Prescription envelope, Hampson Brothers, Leigh, n.d. 4. Letter from Leigh Baptist Church to Mr. & Mrs. Yates, removing them from the church congregation, 1879 5. Image (copy) of Herbert Rothwell, Leigh Harrier's athlete, 1890s 6. Inventory of jewellery owned by Miss Ann Hayes, The Limes, Leigh 7. Image (copy) of The Limes, Leigh 8. Image (copy) of St. Helens Road, Leigh 9. Image (copy) of Bedford Church Scouts, c.1947 10. Trade catalogue, T. Crompton & Sons Ltd., Ashton, 1930

Additional: 1. Postcard, Leigh Grammar School cricket team, 1930 2. Postcard, Leigh Grammar School cricket team, 1931 3. Photograph of Mayoral badge, Leigh, T. Haseldine Glass Slide Collection, Mrs E. M. E. 6 lantern slides and 8 transparencies Acc. 2011/34 n.d. 14 items Graham of Netherby House, Wigan Lantern slides show: two drawings of the interior of St. George's Church, Wigan (both broken and packaged together - scan made and saved, see Dig. Ref. tab); image of a parrot on a perch [at Netherby House]; image of a woman at Netherby House; image of Netherby House, exterior. Transparencies show domestic scenes [at Netherby House], and street scences around Wigan Wigan Council Tax/Rating Records and Acc. 2011/35 1974-1990 Registers Indexes of Deaths in Wigan, Standish Four volumes, giving names and page numbers, possibly references to burial indexes, possibly of municipal burial grounds and church Acc. 2011/36 1837-1877 4 volumes and Hindley graveyards, or to district registers of deaths Various records of Wigan and Leigh College, and its predecessor bodies, and related companies and organisations, including Wigan Acc. 2011/37 Mining and Technical College and Leigh Technical College Planning Records Photographs and building plans, transferred from Wigan Council Planning Department and Historic Buildings Conservation. Acc. 2011/38

Reg Tolson Photographic Collection Acc. 2011/39

J. T. Peters' Mill, Culcheth Rough sketch of a proposed new mill, drawn for J. T. Peters' Mill, Culcheth Acc. 2011/41 1891-04 1 item St Andrew's Parish Church, Wigan Drawing and plan of St. Andrew's Parish Church, Wigan, proposed war memorial chapel, produced by A. Gilbert Scott, architect, 7 Grays Acc. 2011/46 n.d. 1 item Inn Square, London Leigh Grammar School Petition addressed to the governors of Leigh Grammar School, opposing proposed changes to the school constitution, signed by old boys Acc. 2011/47 21/12/09 1 item and girls, and parents

Wigan Archives Service Archive Accessions, 2011 Title Description Reference Code Covering Dates Extent Stan Gregory Mining Collection 1. Colliery emergency organisation chart, n.d. [c.1980]. Acc. 2011/48 1980-1990 1 box 2. British Coal Western Area Staff Handbook, 6th edition, 1986-06. 3. British Coal, Western Area, Face Design Manual, 1986-05. 4. Western Area, Area Policy for Improving Productivity, 1985-04. 5. British Coal, Western Area, Northern Operational Centre, Staff Details for Collieries (Agecroft, Bickershaw Complex, Parkside, Sutton Manor). 6. Collection of talks and presentations made by Stan Gregory on the subject on coal mining, and mining in the North West, c.1980s.

Wigan Rugby League Team, 1946- Black and white photograph of the Wigan Rugby League Team, 1946-1947. On reverse the team is listed as the winners of: Ward Charity Acc. 2011/49 1946-1947 1 item 1947 Cup; Rugby League Championship Cup; Lancashire League Championship Cup; Lancashire .

Mansley's Ropeworks, St. Helen's Photographs of Mansley's Ropeworks, Leigh Acc. 2011/50 n.d. [1970s] 55 items Road, Leigh 1. Photograph of the winding room staff, including persons named as Janet, Annie and Vera, inside the ropeworks. Image copyright to K. Wood (see details below)

Leigh Spinners Photographs of , Leigh. Acc. 2011/51 1980s 8 items 1. Colour photograph of the steam engine (Mayor) at Leigh Spinners, Ltd., taken by Peter Rawlinson, Wigan Council, Planning Department, n.d. [c.1985] 2. Colour photograph of the steam engine (Mayor) at Leigh Spinners, Ltd., taken by Peter Rawlinson, Wigan Council, Planning Department, n.d. [c.1985] 3. Colour photograph of the exterior of Leigh Spinners, Ltd. factory, taken by Peter Rawlinson, Wigan Council, Planning Department, n.d. [c.1985] 4. Colour photograph of the mill-pond at Leigh Spinners, Ltd., taken by Peter Rawlinson, Wigan Council, Planning Department, n.d. [c.1985] 5. Colour photograph of the steam engine (Mayor) at Leigh Spinners, Ltd., taken by Peter Rawlinson, Wigan Council, Planning Department, n.d. [c.1985] 6. Colour photograph of the steam engine (Mayor) at Leigh Spinners, Ltd., taken by Peter Rawlinson, Wigan Council, Planning Department, n.d. [c.1985] 7. Colour photograph of the Worthington Simpson reciprocating steam pump, formerly at Leigh Spinners, Ltd.. 8. Colour photograph of the Worthington Simpson reciprocating steam pump, formerly at Leigh Spinners, Ltd.. Diary of Albert Platt, sergeant Small appointment diary, containing short daily entries made by the diarist, whilst in service during the First World War. It contains entries Acc. 2011/52 1917 1 item concerning the weather, shelling, hospital visits, and notes when other soliders were missing or wounded. Parts of the diary are written in a form of code.

Albert Platt was a sergeant during the war, but his regiment is unknown [possibly the Royal Artillery]. Following the war he was Under Manager at Ince Moss Colliery and a Captain in the colliery rescue team. Albert Platt died 1962-12-08.

J. Lawless Mining Records 1.National Association of Colliery Owners, Deputies and Shot firers, NW Area (Standishgate, Wigan) pamphlet, belonging to J. Lawless, Acc. 2011/53 1847; 1958; 1968 3 items 1958-03 2.Certificate of NCB long service, awarded to William Lawless (father of the donor), 1968-03 3.Extract from the Manchester Guardian concerning a mining accident in 1847

John Lawless Mining Records 1. Certificate of Training for Employment at the Coal Face, John Lawless, 1955-04-28 Acc. 2011/54 1955 2 items 2. Payslip, John Lawless, NCB, c.1955 Miscellaneous papers donated by 1.Imperial war relief fund, receipt of monies donated by the Wigan, Russian Famine Relief Fund, 1925-08-27 Acc. 2011/56 1920-1938 1 file Geoff Parkinson 2.List of employees of the Wigan Corporation Tramways with unclaimed wages, 1920-01-07 3.Letters addressed to T. Hilton, Wigan, concerning military service record and pension, 1932, 1938

Tom Burke Collection 1. Programme for a performance of “Stage Doorâ€, at the Saville Theatre, featuring Patricia Burke, daughter of Tom Burke, c.1950s Acc. 2011/57 1927; 1950s 2 items 2. Print photograph of Tom Burke, in “Lace Petticoatâ€, at the Forrest Theatre, new York, 1927. Cast details listed on reverse.

Wigan Archives Service Archive Accessions, 2011 Title Description Reference Code Covering Dates Extent Standish Hall Estate Sale plan Acc. 2011/58 1921 1 item , Wigan File containing documents concerning the promotion, history and maintenance/operation of the Trencherfield Mill steam engine; Acc. 2011/59 1990s 1 file documents previously owned by Mr. Mottershead, husband of the donor.

Leigh Holiday Camps; St Joseph's File containing original print photographs of various scenes in Leigh, including holiday camp used by Leigh children in Prestatyn, St. Acc. 2011/60 Various 1 file Church and School; LAMP bookshop Joseph's Church, and general street scenes. Includes papers concerning the LAMP Community Bookshop, Leigh

1. Booklet, Leigh Literary Society, Jubilee Record, 1878-1928, 1928-03-26 2. Bundle of photographs of St, Joseph's Church, buildings and congregation 3. Bundle of photographs of rugby teams and girls' groups 4. Information leaflet concerning Leigh Community Bookshop (LAMP), Keith Morris 5. Leaflet concerning Leigh Community Musical Play, "Twice Around the Turnpike" 6. Flyers for local plays: Lilford Mill; The Case of Charlie Abbot; Anchor Players (3, one act plays) 7. Letters concerning Leigh Arts Group, 1974-1976 8. Bundle of photographs of Leigh children's summer camps at Prestatyn, 1920s-1930s 9. Bundle of photographs of church outings, camping and leaving groups, 1920s-1930s 10. Bundle of photographs of St. Joseph's walks and processions, n.d. 11. Bundle of miscellaneous group photographs 12. Bundle of miscellaneous family photographs

Additional material (EA.2011.29) 1. File of images of pupils and teachers at Our Lady of the Rosary School, Leigh. These images were previously in the possession of John Flanagan (headmaster, c.1944), and were given to Mr. Warren by his relatives in Bolton. 2. Photograph and document concerning blood donation and the award made to Sergeant Agnes Robinson, of Leigh, by the Queen of Siam (Thailand), c.1940. F. Leach Photographic Collection Collection of images of the Marsh Green area, including images of Marsh Green churches walking days, Scot Lane Council School, Acc. 2011/61 1950s-1960s 59 items Marsh Green School and the Wigan Hippodrome. Parkside Colliery Images Acc. 2011/62 Wigan and Leigh Pensioners' Link Records of Wigan and Leigh Pensioners' Link, minutes Acc. 2011/65 Digital records: 2 files; 166kb Further accruals will be accepted as they are created and deposited.

Wigan Archives Service Archive Accessions, 2011 Title Description Reference Code Covering Dates Extent Wigan Council, Committee Papers 1. Standards Committee, meeting agenda 2011-01-25 and meeting minutes, 2011-11-23 Acc. 2011/66 2010-2011 31 volumes 2. Standards Committee, meeting agenda 2011-03-22 and meeting minutes, 2011-01-25 3. Standards Committee, meeting agenda 2011-06-14 and meeting minutes, 2011-03-22 4. Planning Committee, meeting agenda 2011-02-15 and meeting minutes, 2011-01-18, and associated documentation and representations 5. Planning Committee, meeting agenda 2011-03-15 and meeting minutes, 2011-02-15, and associated documentation and representations 6. and Lowton Township Forum, agenda, 2011-02-15 7. Wigan North Township Forum, agenda, 2011-02-21 8. Joint meeting of Cabinet and the Overview and Scrutiny Co-Ordinating Committee, agenda 2011-02-17 and minutes, 2010-02-18 9. Regulation Committee, agenda 2011-06-03 and minutes 2011-04-08 10. Honorary Aldermen Nominations Committee, 2011-06-09 11. Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Committee, agenda 2011-06-20 and minutes 2011-04-04 12. Economy, Environment, Culture and Housing Scrutiny Committee, agenda 2011-03-16 and minutes 2011-01-19, and supplementary agenda 2011-03-16 13. Overview and Scrutiny Co-Ordinating Committee, agenda 2011-04-04, and minutes 2011-02-07 14. Building Stronger Communities Scrutiny Committee, agenda 2011-03-14, and minutes 2011-01-17 and supplementary agenda 15. Children, Young People and Families Scrutiny Committee, agenda 2011-03-10, minutes 2011-01-13 and supplementary agenda 16. Adult Health and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee, agenda 2011-01-18, minutes 2010-11-16 17. Adult Health and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee, agenda 2011-03-15, minutes 2011-01-18 18. Adult Health and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee, agenda 2011-04-28, minutes 2011-03-15 19. Adult Health and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee, agenda 2011-06-07, minutes 2011-04-28 20. Cabinet, agenda 2011-01-20 21. Cabinet, agenda 2011-02-17 and minutes 2011-01-20 22. Cabinet, agenda 2011-03-09 23. Cabinet, agenda 2011-03-17 and minutes 2011-02-17 24. Cabinet, supplementary agenda 2011-03-17 25. Cabinet, agenda 2011-06-09 and minutes 2011-04-14 26. Annual meeting of the Council, agenda, supplementary agenda and supplementary agenda number two 2011-05-25, minutes 2010-05-19 27. Council meeting, agenda 2011-03-02 28. Council meeting, agenda and supplementary agenda (two documents) 2011-03-09 29. Council meeting, agenda 2011-04-27 Images of Victoria Mill, owned by J. & J. 1.30 Image. Volume of the58. exteriorMinutes ofof theCabinet, mill, showing Committee, coal Individualwagons (Wigan Executive Coal Decision & Iron Co.) and at Joint a loading Authorities, bay. 2011 Acc. 2011/67 c.1900 2 items Hayes, Leigh 2. Image of an exterior entrance to the mill, showing male and female mill workers. Sarah Aspinall Photograph (and newspaper cutting), concerning Sarah Aspinall, Leigh's oldest resident, who died 1941-06-06. Acc. 2011/68 c.1940 1 item

Wigan Archives Service Archive Accessions, 2011 Title Description Reference Code Covering Dates Extent Dick Sutton Slide Collection 1. Rugby at Leigh 2. Rugby at Leigh 3. St Anne window, St Joseph's Church, Leigh Acc. 2011/69 4. Fairclough window, St Joseph's Church, Leigh 5. Albert Aires and bus 6. Walking Day at St Joseph's Church, Leigh 7. Lilford Park in autumn 8. Higher Fold Church (exterior) 9. Higher Fold Church (exterior) 10. Higher Fold Labour Club 11. Emblem of Pennington St. John's Church 12. Procession leaving St. Joseph's Church, Leigh, c.1961 13. Procession leaving St. Joseph's Church, Leigh, c.1961 14. Procession leaving St. Joseph's Church, Leigh, c.1961 15. Procession leaving St. Joseph's Church, Leigh, c.1961 16. Procession leaving St. Joseph's Church, Leigh, c.1961 17. Procession at St. Joseph's Church, Leigh, c.1961 18. Procession at St. Joseph's Church, Leigh, c.1961 19. Procession at St. Joseph's Church, Leigh, c.1961 20. Procession at St. Joseph's Church, Leigh, c.1961 21. Outside altar at St. Joseph's Church, Leigh, 1961 22. Procession at St. Joseph's Church, Leigh, 1961 23. Procession at St. Joseph's Church, Leigh, 1961 24. Procession at St. Joseph's Church, Leigh, 1961 25. Procession at St. Joseph's Church, Leigh, 1961 26. Procession at St. Joseph's Church, Leigh, 1961 27. Procession at St. Joseph's Church, Leigh, 1961 28. Procession at St. Joseph's Church, Leigh, 1961 29. Procession at St. Joseph's Church, Leigh, 1961 30. Procession at St. Joseph's Church, Leigh, 1961 31. Procession at St. Joseph's Church, Leigh, 1961 32. Procession at St. Joseph's Church, Leigh, 1961 33. Procession at St. Joseph's Church, Leigh, 1961 34. Procession at St. Joseph's Church, Leigh, 1961 35.-65. Boys and Girls Schools, operas, St. Joseph's Church, Leigh. Images include scenes from Dogs of Devon (1951), Cho Chin Chow (1952), Mikado (1951 & 1958).

Wigan Archives Service Archive Accessions, 2011 Title Description Reference Code Covering Dates Extent Miscellaneous Collection 1. Hard back ledger, Culcheth Hall, Culcheth, inventory and valuation, by Thomas Brogden & Sons, Appraisers, Leigh, 1921-04-14 Acc. 2011/70 2. Footpaths plan, signed by the Mayor and Town Clerk, 1949-01-04 3. Ledger, Happy Memories, Bridgecroft Congregational Church, Hindley, 1947-01-25 4. Book entitled, 'A Child Without a Name', by Everlyn Everett-Green, Religious Tract Society, London, 1916-01 5. List of names of men who enlisted at Hindley during the First World War, 1914-1918 6. CMS Map of Intertropical Africa, on linen/cotton 7. Working Men's Educational Union Religious Tract, No. 163, linen 8. Religious Tract Society, linen tract No. 507 9. Religious Tract Society, linen tract No. 164 10. Religious Tract Society, linen tract No. 509 11. List of rectors, vicars and curates of Leigh 12. Transcripts of documents relating to and concerning Leigh Parish Church 13. File containing documents concerning the structure, furniture and chattels of Leigh Parish Church 14. Form of tender, Borough of Leigh, stationary, bookbinding and printing 15. Lists of building leases, terrier and property belonging to Leigh Parish Church 16. Pamphlet entitled, 'Cursing by bell, book and candle', and references to the title in Shakespeare's King John (declaration by Falconbridge 17. Transcript of benefactions to Leigh Parish Church, school and poor of the parish, signed William Farrington, Vicar, 1756 18. Certificate of discharge, J. Bomington, Douglas Castle, 1866-09-19 19. Poster/notice concerning garden robberies, Lowton Association for the Prosecution of Felons, 1825-08-31 20. Notice to the inhabitants of Leigh concerning Parliamentary Reform, 1831-05-03 21. Poster concerning large buildings in Pennington, to be let by ticket, 1821-11-01 22. Poster concerning objections to the toll-bar at Leigh, meeting of ley-payers, 1824-08-26 23. Proceedings of a meeting of the committee for celebrating the coronation of George IV, 1821-07-13 24. List of prices for weaving plain silk in Leigh, Middleton and surrounding districts, 1870-11 25. Notice of licence to trade in coffee, tea and chocolate, granted to William Rawlinson, Leigh, 1818-05-13 26. Leaflets and pamphlets relating to Leigh Parish Church 27. Notice concerning a vestry and parish meeting to consult on the type of fence to be erected around the new burial ground, 1823-06-15 Wigan Civic Photographs Collection Acc. 2011/71

Leadbetter Photographic Collection Collection of photographs belonging to Mr. H. Leadbetter, who had a photographic studio in Gerrard Street, Ashton-in-Makerfield. Includes Acc. 2011/73 1960s-1980s 1 file images of Ashton, Three Sisters, Lowes Department Store (Wigan).

Wigan County Borough Council, 1974 Black and white photograph from the Wigan Observer, showing the final meeting of Wigan County Borough Council, 1974. Attached to Acc. 2011/76 1974 1 item the image is a printed list of members of the council in attendance at the meeting.

Miscellaneous Collection 1. Wigan transport timetable, including Wigan and Leigh railways and buses, 1929. Acc. 2011/77 1929-1935 13 items 2. Grocery bills for Mrs. Carrington, Ridge Avenue, Standish, provided by B. W. & H. Hughes, grocers, Gidlow Lane, Wigan (11 items), 1934-1935 3. Maypole Dairy, price list, 1936 4. Kitt Green, 1900-1939, Social History and Photographs, written by Mr. David Atherton [Item passed to Wigan Local Studies section for permanent preservation] Photographs of the construction of the Acc. 2011/79 Wigan Shopping Centre, The Galleries, and of Scholes Leigh and Atherton Local Boards, Acc. 2011/80 building plans J. & J. Hayes Records Records concerning J. & J. Hayes, photographs, historical notes and an advertisement magazine supplement. Acc. 2011/81 c.1960 1 file

Mesnes High School 1. School magazine, volume 1, number 1, n.d. [c.1972] Acc. 2011/83 1972-1976 2 items 2. School magazine, 1976 St. Michael's Church of England Junior Centenary brochure, 1867-1967, including images of the school and pupils Acc. 2011/84 1967 1 item and Infants School, Wigan

Wigan Archives Service Archive Accessions, 2011 Title Description Reference Code Covering Dates Extent Wigan Civic Photographic Albums 1. Photograph of the civil defence staff college, no. 375 (controllers) course, 15-20 January 1961. Acc. 2011/87 1 box 2. Photographs of the visit to Wigan by Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh. The royal party is met by Allan Royle (Town Clerk), the Mayor and Mayoress. 3. Photographs of the Mayoral visit to the set of Coronation Street, c.1970s. 4. Album containing various civic photographs, including: images of Wigan Rugby League Club; the visit of Princess Margaret; the visit of Princess Elizabeth and Price Philip; women's groups with the Mayor and Mayoress; children's groups; Worsley Boys Club; hospital groups. Album labelled No. 1. 5. Album containing various civic photographs, including: images of the visit of Princess Elizabeth and Price Philip; schoolchidren; Wigan's new occupational centre; the Mayor and Mayoress with WVS leaders; the remembrance service at Wigan cenotaph, 1954; the emergency feeding exercise, 1955; an apple pie concert; Wigan waterworks centenary; the blessing of the new crematorium; the visit of Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother. Album labelled No. 2. Historical Building Records 1. Leigh Theatre Royal, Historical Building Report, Garry Miller, 2007 Acc. 2011/88 1993-2009 18 items 2. Hindley Green Primary School, Photographic Survey, NPS, 2008 3. Dicconson Mill, Mill Lane, Aspull, Archaeological Building Survey, University of Manchester, 2006 4. Cranberry Lodge, Wigan Road, Bryn, Archaeological Building Survey, JM Trippier, 2007 5. Hopecarr Hall, Leigh, An Evaluation Statement, GMAU, 1993 6. George Shaw & Co., Leigh Brewery, Leigh, Archaeological Building Report, University of Manchester, 1998 7. Canal Warehouse, Canal Street, Leigh, Historic Building Report, Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England, 1993 8. Wigan Joint Service Centre, Municipal Buildings, Wigan, Photographic Survey, Golders Associates, 2009 9. Hawkley Hall, Archaeological Assessment and Evaluation, Archaeological Unit, 1993 10. Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, formerly Leigh Girls' Grammar School, Historic Building Report, Gary Miller, 2010 11. The Parsonage, Hindley, Archaeological Building Survey, JM Trippier, 2005 12. Brittannia Hotel & 277 Plank Lane, Bickershaw, Historic Building Report and Photographic Survey, Scott Wilson, 2008 13. Number 9 and 19 Tyldesley Road, Atherton, Historical Report, Nigel Morgan, 1998 14. Amberswood Barn, Ince-in-Makerfield, Archaeological Building Survey, JM Trippier, 2004 15. Langley House Farm, Archaeological Building Survey, GMAU, 2002 16. Broadridings Farm, Shevington, Wigan, Building Survey, GMAU, 1999 17. Rectory Lane, Standish, An Archaeological Excavation, GMAU, 2001 18. Old Seven Stars Farm, Stars Brow, Preston Road, Standish, Building Recording, Matrix Archaeology, 2003 Wigan Planning Department, Planning File containing images of shops, public houses and other premises, taken by Wigan County Borough Council and the Lancashire County Acc. 2011/91 1957-1982 36 items Control images (shop fronts, signs and Officer on behalf of Lancashire County Council, concerning permission for placing advertisements and signage on buildings. advertising) Wigan Aerial Photographs 94 aerial photographs of Wigan and surrounding towns and villages, produced by HM Government Acc. 2011/92 1948 94 digital files; 330MB Wigan commercial and retail bags Plastic and paper retail bags for the following Wigan and Leigh businesses: Acc. 2011/93 1980-1999 14 items Chamley's Booksellers and Stationers, Union Street, Leigh; Gore's Newsagents and Tobacconists, Market Square, Wigan; Smiths TV Rentals, Leigh; The Pie Shop, R. & P. J. Galloway Ltd, Wigan; Galloways, Wigan; Roy Hurst Records, Market hall, Wigan; Clarks Travel, Library Street, Wigan; Smiths of Wigan; R. Bullock, Sewing Machines, Library Street, Wigan; G & I Models, Library Street, Wigan; Wilkinson & Turner, Chemists, Goose Green, Wigan.

Collected by Mike Haddon, Industrial History Officer, Wigan Heritage Services, 1980s-1990s.

Wigan Archives Service Archive Accessions, 2011 Title Description Reference Code Covering Dates Extent Photographs of Haigh Windmill 1. Black and white image showing the upright shaft, Haigh windmill, 1982. Acc. 2011/94 n.d.; 1982 9 images 2. Black and white image showing fields being harvested by horsedrawn reaping machine, with Haigh windmill in the background, n.d. 3. Black and white image showing Haigh windmill; image is enlarged version of an area of item 2 (see above), n.d. 4. Black and white image showing Haigh windmill and scaffolding around the structure, 1982. 5. Black and white image showing the interior brickwork of Haigh windmill, 1982. 6. Black and white image showing the interior beams of Haigh windmill, 1982. 7. Black and white image showing the interiof of Haigh windmill and the pit for the upright shaft, 1982. 8. Black and white image showing interior brickwork of Haigh windmill, 1982. 9. Black and white image showing Haigh windmill exterior, n.d.

BICC Collection Acc. 2011/95 Royal Albert Edward Infirmary and Photographs of Vincent Culshaw at his retirement as chief cashier at the Royal Albert Edward Infirmary. Photographs include images of Acc. 2011/96 1972 6 items Vincent Culshaw, Chief Cashier Mrs. Culshaw and staff members at the hospital. Illuminated address, to Mr. and Mrs. Address presented to Mr. and Mrs. James Diggle by the Plank Lane United Methodist Free Church Sabbath School, thanking them for Acc. 2011/97 1877-06-08 1 item James Diggle their hospitality at Hindley Green Hall, 1877-06-08 Walker Brothers, Wigan, photographs 16 black and white photographs of staff and machinery in the interior of Walker Brothers' factory floor. Acc. 2011/98 n.d. [c.1920] 16 items

Parsonage Colliery and Victoria Mills Black and white aerial image showing Leigh, including , Victoria Mill, and land cleared for the bypass road, formerly a Acc. 2011/99 n.d. 1 item railway track Wigan Grammar School 1. Wigan Grammar School, Music Society, minute book, 1948-1953 Acc. 2011/100 1948-1953; 1997 2 items 2. VHS, 400th Anniversary Dinner in the School Hall, Wigan Grammar School, 1997-04-19 East Lancashire Road (A580), Photographs showing the construction of sections of the East Lancashire Road, including of road workers. Acc. 2011/101 c. 1934 1 file construction photographs Boothstown Mine Rescue Station Collection of material collected by Colin Holland, who worked at Bickershaw Colliery (1966-1991) and was a member of the Boothstown Acc. 2011/102 1980-1990 1 box Rescue Station, based at Bickershaw Colliery. Collection includes photographs of the Mine Rescue Team, above and below ground, notebook belonging to C. Holland concerning rescue regulations, and papers and notes concerning mine rescue team competitions, regionally and nationally.

Aerial Photographs of Wigan and Acc. 2011/104 c.1970 district Maypole Colliery, souvenir tissue Souvenir tissue issued in remembrance of the victims of the Maypole Colliery explosion Acc. 2011/105 18/08/08 1 item Tyldesley Swimming and Water Polo File containing club annual general meeting minutes, reports, accounts (also includes electronic version of the records - digitised) Acc. 2011/106 1976-2005 1 file Club Additional material: Two files of management committe minutes and reports, 1976-1995; two anniversary publications. All catalogued at: D/DS/16

Wigan Over 50s Forum Collection of photographs of events, activities and members, relating to the Wigan Over 50s Forum Acc. 2011/108 1990s-2000s 3 boxes John Taylor Collection - Images of 1. Astley Parish Magazine, 1961-09 Acc. 2011/109 1916-1946 11 items Astley 2. Black and white photograph of an unknown football team, named as B.W.F.C. 3. Black and white photograph of Astley Green Pit Crane, and Richard Thomas 4. Black and white photograph of Astley St. Stephen's, church choir, 1946 5. Black and white photograph of Astley St. Stephen's Church of England School, catering class 6. Black and white photograph of Marsland Green Mission, walking day group 7. Black and white photograph of Astley Church of England, Marsland Green School group 8. Black and white photograph of Astley Green Pit crane 9. Black and white photograph of Astley Green Pit crane 10. Black and white photograph of Astley Parish Church 11. Black and white photograph of Astley Football Club

All items are digital copies of the original records/photographs.

Wigan Archives Service Archive Accessions, 2011 Title Description Reference Code Covering Dates Extent Leigh Girls' Grammar School and Leigh 1. Black and white school pupil photograph, Leigh Girl’s Grammar School, 1971 (Location: SR3/52/C) Acc. 2011/110 1936; 1971 2 items Boy's Grammar School 2. Black and white school pupil photograph, Leigh Boys’ Grammar School, 1936, including partial list of boys named (Location: SR3/52/C) Additional items: 1. Black and white portrait photograph of Mr Harry Darwell, Master of the Marquis of Lorne Lodge of Leigh, 1354, 1938-1939 (Location: SR3/52/C) 2. Colour print of Ken Morris and Mrs. Vera Morris at Pennington Church, Flower Festival 150 Years Celebration, 2004-06-12 (Location: SR3/50/D) 3. Sepia team photograph, Leigh Cricket Club, First XI, 1931, taken at Alpine House, St. Helens Road, Leigh (Location: SR3/50/D) 4. Sepia team photograph, Leigh Cricket Club, taken in front of the pavilion, c.1920 (Location: SR3/50/D) Wigan Athletic Football Club, 19 digital images of Wigan Athletic Football Club, Springfield Park and the construction of the JJB Stadium, including images of the first Acc. 2011/111 1999 19 items Springfield Park and the JJB Stadium game against Manchester United, 1999.

Ashton-in-Makerfield photographs and Acc. 2011/112 postcards PEMBEC High School Records Records of PEMBEC High School, including photographs, digital and paper records Acc. 2011/113 Wigan Coal and Iron Company Limited 1. Records of the Warrington Wire Iron Company Limited and the Pearson and Knowles Coal and Iron Company Limited, including Acc. 2011/114 1881-1920 2 items & Pearson and Knowles Coal and Iron compilations of histories of the two businesses, 1863-1920 (D/DY/PKC) Company Limited 2. Memorandum of Association of the Wigan Coal and Iron Company Limited, hand-written copy made 1881 (D/DY/WC)

Wigan Girls' High School, full school Black and white school photograph, framed Acc. 2011/115 1931 1 item photograph Leigh and Hindley Methodist Church Acc. 2011/117 (additional records) Zbigniew Zawada Collection 1. Certificate of Registration of Zbigniew Zawada, 1947. Includes personal details of Mr. Zawada, endorsements and remarks, and Acc. 2011/118 1947-1965 3 items stamps concerning employment and registration with the police force, 1947-1961. 2. Soldier's service and pay book, issued to Zbigniew Zawada, 1945. 3. Travel document issued to Zbigniew Zawada, 1963-1965.

Images of the opening of the John Photograph album containing 17 colour images of the opening of the hall by Queen Elizabeth, civic dignatories and military salute outside Acc. 2011/119 21/10/54 1 volume McCurdy Hall, Wigan, by H.M. Queen the building. Images also show the Pendlebury's building. Elizabeth II Registers of cases attended by Nancy 7 registers of cases, attended by Nancy Hallett, midwife, of Bickershaw Acc. 2011/121 1917-1952 7 volumes Hallett, midwife Plan of the tower of St. Mark's Church, Acc. 2011/122 1928-06 1 item Newtown United Reformed Church, Leigh Photographs of the church First World War, War Memorial, the church panel, altar table, chairs and font. See below for further details of Acc. 2011/123 31/10/11 26 colour, digital history of the items. photographs Rockwood holiday home, County 1. Visitor’s book, Rockwood holiday home, County Borough of Wigan, Health Department Acc. 2011/124 1965-1991 1 volume Borough of Wigan, Health Department 2. Booklet, Basketry and Lampshade Making, R. Tickle & Son, The Wiend, Wigan, n.d. (c.1960) 3. Atlas Handicrafts, Shopping Guide, including for premises in Leigh, Ashton-in-Makerfield and Wigan, n.d. (c.1960)

Day book, Leigh business (unidentified) Day book for an unidentified Leigh business, trading in building supplies, materials and labour. Acc. 2011/125 1799-1801 1 volume Transcription of named customers available. Mayor George McDonald Mayor's Parlour, Visitors' Book Acc. 2011/126 1975-1976 1 volume

Wigan Archives Service Archive Accessions, 2011 Title Description Reference Code Covering Dates Extent John Taylor Collection Outright gift of original item: Acc. 2011/127 1895-1968 1. Pennington Hall postcard, n.d. 2. Image of walking day group near the Hulton estate, n.d. 3. Bank savings book, Post Office Savings Bank, Bedford, leigh, belonging to Tom William Bell, 1895-1910 - Item catalogued at D/DZA/272 4. Leigh Parish Church, "School Effort" badge, n.d. - FOR MUSEUM COLLECTION 5. Image of disused bell in the tower of Christchurch, Pennington, 2011 (print copy) 6. Image of walking day, St Stephen's Church, Astley, 1946 (print copy) 7. Image of St. Richard's School Football Team, pictured with the Daily Dispatch Cup, 1939-05-22 (print copy) 8. Postcard, New Congregational Church, Tyldesley, n.d.

Items loaned for copying: 1.Postcard, Jack Carroll, c.1908 2.Postcard, Bridge Street, Leigh, n.d. 3.Image, Aspull Recs. AFC, 1922-1923 4.Image, Leigh Grammar School, school play cast, 1931 5.Image, Leigh Grammar School, football team, 1926-1927 6.Image, Atherton Hall Cottage, n.d. 7.Image, Chequerbent Church Harriers, c. 1909-1910 8.Image, Leigh St Peter, school group, 1968 (individuals named on reverse) 9.Image, Peter Kane, 1938 10. Image, Marsh Gymnasium gymnasts, 1906, including William Major and Miss Richmond Collection of Edward Maloney, Collection of Mayor's Day dinner menus and memorial service, orders of service Acc. 2011/128 1941-1983 27 items Alderman, Wigan Borough Council

Leigh United Reformed Church Records of the Leigh United Reformed Church, and predecessor bodies, the Leigh Congregational Church and Bethesda Chapel Acc. 2011/129 1842-2008 12 boxes

Attested copy (1910) of a release of Acc. 2011/130 1798-05-31 1 item "Tildesley Chapel", between Thomas Johnson and Reverend Scott

Publication entitled, "History of the Includes photographs of clergy, members and buildings Acc. 2011/131 1865-1915 1 volume Bethel United Methodist Church, Hindley Green" Records of St. Matthew's Church, 1. Registers of marriages, 1942-1999, 6 volumes Acc. 2011/132 1942-2006 11 volumes Highfield 2. Registers of baptisms, 1947-2006, 5 volumes

Wigan Archives Service Archive Accessions, 2011 Title Description Reference Code Covering Dates Extent Wigan Council Environmental Service, Includes: Acc. 2011/133 Planning records Acc. 2011/133/A1-A9

Acc. 2011/133/A1 Register of action taken in relation to unfit houses beyond repair, Leigh Municipal Borough, 1965-1974 Acc. 2011/133/A2 Register of action taken in relation to houses in clearance areas, Leigh Municipal Borough, 1962-1969 Acc. 2011/133/A3 Register of individual unfit houses not repairable, Leigh Municipal Borough, 1938-1967 Acc. 2011/133/A4 Register of action taken in relation to houses in clearance areas, Leigh Municipal Borough, 1972-1974 Acc. 2011/133/A5 Register of houses in clearance areas, Leigh Municipal Borough, 1931-1935 Acc. 2011/133/A6 Register of houses in clearance areas, Leigh Municipal Borough, 1935-1937 Acc. 2011/133/A7 Combined register of individual unfit houses, Leigh Municipal Borough, 1934-1939 Acc. 2011/133/A8 Register of houses in clearance areas, Leigh Municipal Borough, 1937-1961 Acc. 2011/133/A9 Register of action taken in relation to houses in clearance areas, Leigh Municipal Borough, 1968-1974 Hindley Township Records Hindley Township volumes, catalogued at: TR/Hi/A/1/3-8. Acc. 2011/134 1750s-1954 Additional records: 1. Hindley Local Board and Burial Noard, Committee Minutes, 1886-1888 2. Hindley Local Board and Burial Noard, Committee Minutes, 1890-1891 3. Hindley Green Parish Church, St. John, souvenir booklet, Golden Jubilee, 1899-1949 4. Souvenir programme, Queen Victoria, jubliee celebrations, 1892 5. Publication entitled, '100 Years: a history of the Wesleyan Methodist Sunday School, Hindley, 1830-1930' 6. Souvenir booklet, 21st Birthday Souvenir, St. Nathaniel, Platt Bridge, 1926. 7. Publication entitled, 'An account of the oil painting, "Liverpool in 1680"', by R. Stewart-Brown, 1908 8. Publication entitled, 'The cotton famine in Lancashire', by H. W. McCready, 1954 Leigh Liberal Club 1. Minute book, Committee Meetings, 1984-2002 Acc. 2011/135 1876-2002 3 boxes 2. Cash book, members bar and alcohol, 1975-1979 3. Visitors' book, 1932-1973 4. Register of Directors, 1901-1944 5. Letter book, 1921-1924 6. Nomination book, 1946-1948 7. Accounts ledger, 1945-1962 8. Visitors' book, 1876-1932 9. Cash book, cigarettes and tobacco, 1972-1979 10. Nomination book, 1907-1927 Ince Library Records 31. Colour photographs of Smithy Green, Ince, before the construction of the new library. The image was presented to the library in 1985 Acc. 2011/136 upon opening. Wigan Mining and Technical College, Acc. 2011/137 student assignment drawings

Town Guides 1. Aspull Town Guide, c. 1970 Acc. 2011/138 c. 1970 2 volumes 2. Golborne Town Guide, c. 1970

Wigan Archives Service Archive Accessions, 2011 Title Description Reference Code Covering Dates Extent Carnegie Challenge Cup Final, Leeds Carnegie Challenge Cup Final, between Leeds Rhinos and : Acc. 2011/139 27/08/11 2 items; 2 digital items Rhinos versus Wigan Warriors 1. Ticket, 2011-08-27 2. Official souvenir programme, 2011-08-27 3. Two images of the Wigan crowd

Wigan Archives Service Archive Accessions, 2011