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Families across the North West are being
urged to experience a day out with a difference one last time before
Wigan Pier’s The Way We Were closes on Thursday 20th December.
It’s now just 50 days until the award winning heritage attraction will
open its doors for the last time as part of the regeneration of the
Wigan Pier Quarter.
To entice old friends and new visitors to the famous site for a final
visit The Way We Were is offering entry at a special discounted rate of
just £2 for all visitors. Those taking up the offer can experience 1900s
life on the coal face, sample a tale from a pit brow lass and enjoy the
rigours of the famous Victorian schoolroom.
Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust’s Executive Director for Heritage Pete
Gascoigne said: “The Way We Were has been a hugely successful heritage
attraction. In its day it was a pioneering facility that rightfully won
countless tourism and education awards. I know many people treasure
their memories of The Way We Were. We would like people who haven’t been
before to enjoy the experience for themselves before we move on.”
Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust, who manage The Way We Were, is
currently working in partnership with Wigan Council and Drumcroon arts
education service to finalise plans for a new arts and heritage learning
centre at Wigan Pier Quarter.
Pete continued: “We are looking to the future with determination and
enthusiasm. The spirit of The Way We Were will live on in the new
developments at the Wigan Pier Quarter. We will continue to offer an
educational experience that will enhance the excellent reputation
synonymous with the name Wigan Pier.”
A project team is currently finalising plans for the new £4 million plus
facility which will include the world famous Trencherfield Mill Engine
as its heritage centrepiece. Plans for the new centre also include a
large gallery space, workshops and artists studios.
In addition, a flexible 106 seat theatre space will give performers the
opportunity to work in a professional space that could also be used to
show local films or art-house cinema. This will complement Wigan
Council’s partnership with Wigan and Leigh College who are planning to
create a 300-plus seat venue at The Linacre Theatre.
Following closure, the building housing The Way We Were will be handed
back to Wigan Council who are currently seeking expressions of interest
from prospective new tenants.
The Way We Were at Wigan Pier is open Monday to Thursday 10am to 5pm and
on Sundays 11am to 5pm. The £2 offer extends to all visitors with the
exception of special activities and entrance to the Trencherfield Mill
Engine. Visit
www.wiganpier.net or call 01942 323666 for further details.
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NOTES TO EDITORS: For further information on this press release please
contact Chris Dunbar, Media and Public Relations Manager, on 01942
486937 or at
c.dunbar@wlct.org
Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust: Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust is a
charitable trust working on behalf of Wigan Council to manage and
support leisure and cultural facilities, initiatives and events for over
300,000 residents in the Wigan Borough. See
www.wlct.org
Getting Wigan Active: Getting Wigan Active is Wigan Leisure and Culture
Trust’s vision to help people across the Wigan Borough to become more
physically, mentally and creatively active. It also aims to increase
community activity and to encourage good citizenship.
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