Events & Exhibitions

Throughout the year Wigan Heritage Services hosts a calendar of exhibitions and events.

Family Events

Monday 22nd & Tuesday 23rd December
FESTIVE FUN & GAMES

Come and join us for Christmas Family Activities at the History Shop... we are having a party!

Put on your party clothes and enjoy festive fun and games. There will be a prize for the best party outfit and a gift under the Christmas tree for each child.
Suitable for children aged 5 – 11 years. Booking essential contact: 01942 828128.

Time: 1.00pm-3.00pm
Cost: £3.50 per child
Venue: The History Shop, Library Street, Wigan

Please note, for all activities children must be accompanied by an adult.

Regular Events

Wigan on the Map exhibition
Venue: The History Shop, Library Street, Wigan.

The whole of the Parish Map, created by the people for the people, exhibited in one venue for the first time. The "map" (28 giant panels featuring embroidered, painted, and knitted images) was made by community groups from all over Wigan Borough, in partnership with Soroptimist International (Wigan) to celebrate the Millennium. The images reflect the best loved aspects of each area, whether it is the local church, pub, legend or community organisation. The aim was to bring people together, and encourage community spirit. Our theme is that of common ground, where we explore how the past helps define who we are, and the present, who we will be.
ADMISSION FREE
► Opening Times
You can also book a talk and tour of the fabulous exhibition of Parish Maps at the History Shop for your group or society. (Tel: 01942 828128 to book)

Who do you think you are? Family History Workshops
Venue: The History Shop, Library Street, Wigan

If you are interested in researching your Family Tree but don’t know where to get started, Family History Workshops take place every fortnight on a Wednesday afternoon at The History Shop, Library Street, Wigan.

Run by experienced volunteers, the sessions involve over an hour of intensive, one to one tuition, a full information pack, and free use of all the resources in the study area at the History Shop.

The sessions are aimed at beginners, with family connections to the Wigan area and need to be booked in advance.

Cost: £4.95

For further information please contact the History Shop: 01942 828128