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Coccium to Coal Miners

Civic Building, Millgate, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN1 1AZ

  • 20 Sep 2026
  • | In person
  • | Pre-booking required
  • | Walk / Tour

A walking tour to discover the hidden history of Wigan town centre.

Join local historian, Jim Meehan, for a guided walking tour. Learn about Wigan's rich history; from the time it was a Roman settlement, through its growth as a medieval market town, and the rapid expansion of the Victorian era. There are hidden clues to every period of Wigan's history. This is a circular tour starting and ending at the Civic Building on Millgate.

Timings

Sunday 20 September:
1100

Location & directions

Civic Building, Millgate, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN1 1AZ

Directions:
Meet outside the Civic Building on Millgate near the Head Statue
Contact on day:
Jim Meehan
Telephone number:
+447749293030

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking required
Booking conditions:
Please book by emailing or phoning Jim. Details found below.
Booking contact name:
Jim Meehan
Booking telephone number:
+447749293030
Booking email:
[email protected]

Accessibility details

The tour is around Wigan town centre, mostly on pavements, but it does include some cobbled surfaces

Additional information

Max number of people:
25
Estimated duration:
2 hour(s)

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