So glad this has been recorded as it has brought many memories back of going as a youngster. I live in Wigan I remember my relatives came over from American and were taken aback by the strict classroom teacher but added to the realism. We went to trencherfield mill afterwards and the engineer let them sound the horn on the steam engine, it made my so proud showing off Wigans heritage to them.
Thankyou for the happy memories. My father took me here several times, i also enjoyed school trips here. Sad to hear it shut down. It should never have been closed.
Remember a great school trip in the early 90s. The classroom part was scary and I think we wrote on slate with chalk, was 30 years ago so a bit fuzzy now.
You said a lot and not all,-So what were a few things you did remember they displayed-And you never got any merch then?? Also I have a few of the old TV adverts on VHS + magazines with pictures of this great museum in it :-)
We visted in 1990. My mum was born in Wigan her Ancesters came from Wigan and many still live there today. Alot were coal Miners. My Mum was born in Scot Lane Wigan. Relatives worked on the Canals.
Went many years ago with a school party of 10/11 yr olds. Schoolroom was superb. Strict teachers gave a real flavour. Went a few years later and it was v toned down almost apologetic and v disappointing. Heard that there'd been complaints that the kiddies were upset. God help us all.
So glad this has been recorded as it has brought many memories back of going as a youngster. I live in Wigan I remember my relatives came over from American and were taken aback by the strict classroom teacher but added to the realism. We went to trencherfield mill afterwards and the engineer let them sound the horn on the steam engine, it made my so proud showing off Wigans heritage to them.
Thankyou for the happy memories. My father took me here several times, i also enjoyed school trips here. Sad to hear it shut down. It should never have been closed.
Remember a great school trip in the early 90s. The classroom part was scary and I think we wrote on slate with chalk, was 30 years ago so a bit fuzzy now.
This film is fantastic am I able to buy it on dvd please.
Belting. Thanks for this. I did get a chance to go there, but I’d forgotten a lot of what they’d displayed. Great vid.
You said a lot and not all,-So what were a few things you did remember they displayed-And you never got any merch then??
Also I have a few of the old TV adverts on VHS + magazines with pictures of this great museum in it :-)
This brought back a thousand memories for me I went with primary school about 14 years ago ❤️
We visted in 1990. My mum was born in Wigan her Ancesters came from Wigan and many still live there today. Alot were coal Miners. My Mum was born in Scot Lane Wigan. Relatives worked on the Canals.
Went many years ago with a school party of 10/11 yr olds. Schoolroom was superb. Strict teachers gave a real flavour. Went a few years later and it was v toned down almost apologetic and v disappointing. Heard that there'd been complaints that the kiddies were upset. God help us all.
Vaguely remember going back and noticing that it wasn't as strict too. You've jogged my memory
Take a good look at this , as this is how they would have us once again only probably worse , take a look around you.
What a delightful, yet sad look into the world of our ancestors.
Thank you.
They should never have closed this place. We went on a school trip and it was fantastic x