an industrial town in NW England, in Wigan unitary authority, Greater Manchester: former coal-mining centre. Pop: 81 203 (2001)
a unitary authority in NW England, in Greater Manchester. Pop: 303 800 (2003 est). Area: 199 sq km (77 sq miles)
1870–75; after Wigan, where originally produced
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Turn up and baste solid, and fasten turn up, to wigan, same as before.
From The Copeland Method A Complete Manual for Cleaning, Repairing, Altering and Pressing All Kinds of Garments for Men and Women, at Home or for Busines by Copeland, Vanness
Places like Wigan - in Greater Manchester, Burnham's stronghold - often languish next to the bigger cities in whose shadow they sit.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
Barry's first coaching job after retiring as a player was as assistant manager at Wigan Athletic.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
Joanne Vernon, from Wigan, returned her Fit after receiving one at the age of 54.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
"If you are living in Wandsworth, you may be thinking 'why am I paying for libraries in Wigan?'"
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
One of these, Bishop Hall, also held the rectory of Wigan, Lancashire, and Dwight seems to have resided in that town, for three of his children were baptized there between 741 1667 and 1671.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 8 "Dubner" to "Dyeing" by Various
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