33K views · 103 reactions | 80 years after George Orwell penned The Road To Wigan Pier, we're retracing his journey... Introducing the Wigan Pier Project: https://www.wiganpierproject.com/ | The Mirror | Facebook

19K views · 260 reactions | Excited customers queue for the opening of The HMV Shop, Grand Arcade, Wigan - as the former HMV store has moved across the arcade to a larger unit, previously Topshop and Topman. The new store gives a nod to Wigan's musical heritage with Northern Soul and Verve artwork. | Wigan Today | Facebook

3.3K views · 325 reactions | Old stone wall in haigh hall wigan. #history | Stu Crompton | Facebook

A life-size replica of the borough’s mining statue was brought to Wigan today by Hull sculptor, Steve Winterburn, so Wigan History and Mining Monument (WHAMM) and the council could visualise the finished product more clearly. WHAMM have crowdfunded the project and the council has donated £17,000 overall. | Wigan Council