The Leigh Branch connects the Leeds Liverpool Canal at Wigan to the Bridgewater Canal
Modern canal-side development in the centre of Wigan
Part of Trencherfield Mill alongside the canal
'The Three Heads' art installation on the side of Trencherfield Mill
Remnants of the Trencherfield Mill's industrial heritage
'The Orwell' pub at Wigan Pier. The building on the right was an award-winning visitor attraction but has since closed down.
The true 'Wigan Pier' can be seen by the white wall to the right of the building on the left of the picture
Wigan Pier is actually the 'Tippler' where coal tubs were emptied, usually by women, into the canal barges.
The information board by the Tippler
The true Wigan Pier! (The tower in the distance is Trencherfield Mill)
I must be honest, I always thought that "Wigan Pier" was a joke but I now know better! A very interesting set of images, there are some very photogenic buildings and relics of a bygone age that I would love to see & photograph.
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