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	Wigan Athletic Football Club - Official Site of the Premier League (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Wigan Athletic made a rapid ascent to the Barclays Premiership and have since proved that they are here to stay.
		Wigan Athletic were founded in 1932 as the fifth football club in the town - Wigan County, Wigan United, Wigan Town and Wigan Borough had all previously folded.
		Wigan suffered relegation to the new Third Division in 1993, the year the Premier League came into being, and fortunes did not change until local businessman Dave Whelan bought the club in 1995.
	www.premierleague.com /wigan-athletic.html (726 words)

	Wigan & Wigan Pier
		Not to be missed by the visitor is Wigan Heritage Centre, with its permanent exhibitions, a reconstructed 19th century schoolroom with living actors in period costume, its canal boat rides and full-time Piermaster.
		Once Wigan boasted over 1000 pit shafts within 5 miles of the town centre, but these have all gone and the over 2000 acres of industrial dereliction which they created has been cleared and redeveloped in the past few years, and slag heaps have given way to landscaping and green developments.
		Wigan also witnessed the very last act of the Stuart Cause in 1745, when the Young Pretender, Bonnie Prince Charlie, passed through the town and lodged at Hallgate for a time after losing the battle at Derby.
	www.manchester2002-uk.com /towns/wigan1.html (1333 words)

	Wigan - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Wigan is a large town in the North West of England, in the metropolitan county of Greater Manchester, lying in the historic county of Lancashire.
		Wigan is twinned with Angers in France, although this is not generally known by the residents.
		Wigan was one of the few industrial towns of the 19th century to already be a borough.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Wigan (1703 words)

	Wigan Athletic F.C. - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Wigan Athletic was the fifth attempt to stabilise a football club in the town following the demise of Wigan County, Wigan United, Wigan Town, A.F.C. Town, and the aforementioned Wigan Borough.
		Wigan are now competing in their second year in the Premiership, and as of September 04, 2006, are currently 11th after 2 games played and amounting 3 points.
		Wigan Athletic's stadium is the 25,138 capacity JJB Stadium, part of the Robin Park complex in Wigan.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Wigan_Athletic_F.C. (2079 words)

	Wigan
		WIGAN, a market-town and parliamentary and municipal borough in the hundred of West Derby, in the county of Lancaster, 18 miles west-north-west of Manchester, and 199 miles from London.
		Wigan has received nine royal charters, the first of which was granted by Henry III in 1246.
		Wigan returned two members to parliament the 23rd Edward I (1295), and again twelve years afterwards, but from that time to the sixteenth century the privilege was not exercised.
	www.oldtowns.co.uk /Lancashire/wigan.htm (1171 words)

	cherryandwhite.co.uk - A View from the Terraces - Wigan Warriors Rugby League (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Wigan is a large town in the north-west of England, in the Metropolitan County of Greater Manchester, lying in the historic and geographic county of Lancashire.
		It is the biggest town in the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan, with a population of 81,203 (2001 census).
		Wigan Athletic were elected to the Football League only in 1978 and had little success for many years, but they have recently gained promotion to the F.A. Premier League and the 2005/06 season will be their first ever in the top flight.
	wigan.rlfans.com /fusion_pages/index.php?page_id=146 (1064 words)

	Wigan, Lancashire, Ancient & Loyal
		The Metropolitan Borough of Wigan is situated about mid-way between the seaport of Liverpool and the inland city of Manchester, in the County of Lancashire, in the North West of England.
		Wigan is the twelfth largest metropolitan district in the country with a population of 310,000 people.
		Wigan remained loyal to the crown in the English Civil Wars as was the headquarters of the Earl of Derby.
	freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com /~anderton/places/wigan.html (1134 words)

	Wigan Council
		Wigan, like other councils, has been given the job of ensuring the new law is introduced across the borough.
		Acclaimed trombonist and jazz composer Dennis Rollins, famed for his high energy live performances, is the headline UK artist at this year’s Wigan International Jazz Festival.
		An ambitious blueprint for reviving Wigan town centre’s run down eastern fringes has been published by the council.
	www.wigan.gov.uk (237 words)

	Wigan - Uncyclopedia, the content-free encyclopedia
		Wigan also has very close links with Standish, as it is thought to be the same place...
		Wigan is governed by the Mint Ball Party, of which an individual known only as Uncle Joe has been the leader since its foundation.
		Wigan's most famous resident is George Formby, he is currently employed at a local supermarket operating the cardboard crushing machine, but he was once the most highly paid entertainer in the world (he earnt £16/10/6 a week).
	uncyclopedia.org /wiki/Wigan (605 words)

	Wigan Football Club News and Results from Football.co.uk (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Wigan Athletic's bid to stave off relegation from the Premiership has received a double blow after Chris Kirkland and Fitz Hall were ruled out for the rest of the season.
		Wigan Athletic manager Paul Jewell praised John Filan as the ten-man Latics picked up a vital point in their battle to avoid relegation as they held on to draw 1-1 with Aston Villa.
		Wigan Athletic boss Paul Jewell has admitted that his side is embroiled in the relegation battle after their 3-1 home defeat to Champions League-chashing Bolton Wanderers.
	www.football.co.uk /wigan/index.shtml (269 words)

	Orwell's Wigan Pier reinvented for history buffs - Charles' George Orwell Links
		WIGAN, ENGLAND - This year the literary world is cheering the 100th anniversary of author George Orwell's birth and the city of Wigan is eagerly joining in the chorus.
		Wigan is definitely not the same place as when Orwell spent his research time here.
		Wigan's pier was actually a modest metal jetty used at the turn of the century to unload the fl gold from rail cars into waiting canal barges.
	www.netcharles.com /orwell/articles/col-wp2003.htm (908 words)

	Wigan Pier Home Page
		Situated on the banks of the Leeds-Liverpool Canal, Wigan Pier is one of the north west’s favourite visitor attractions.
		At the heart of The Wigan Pier Experience is The Way We Were, an authentic recreation of life in the 1900s for the people of Wigan and surrounding Lancashire.
		Wigan Pier is sign posted from all major road networks; follow the brown and white tourism signs.
	www.wlct.org /Tourism/Wiganpier/wiganpier.htm (420 words)

	GENUKI: Wigan, Lancashire genealogy
		WIGAN, a town, a township, a parish, and a district, in Lancashire.
		In 1835 the parish of Wigan contained the townships of Wigan, Haigh, Aspull, Ince in Makerfield, Hindley, Dalton, Upholland, Orrell, Pemberton, Billinge, Winstanley and Abram.
		For probate purposes prior to 1858, Wigan was in the Archdeaconry of Chester, in the Diocese of Chester.
	www.genuki.org.uk /big/eng/LAN/Wigan (412 words)

	Wigan Town Centre : Welcome
		Wigan Town Centre offers a superb choice of shops in a high quality environment, providing a comprehensive retail offer in both covered shopping malls and specialist clusters located close to the towns' pedestrianised centre.
		However Wigan is not just about shopping, we have a fantastic choice of bars, clubs and restaurants located in the town, leisure facilities and a host of other businesses.
		Grand Arcade developers, Modus, are now close to submitting a planning application for a mixed use landmark tower at the junction of Millgate and Riverway, Wigan.
	www.wigantowncentre.co.uk (327 words)

	Wigan History
		Wigan is one of the four oldest boroughs in Lancashire, receiving a charter from Henry III in 1246.
		Wigan was a key battle ground during the Civil War in the 17th century, and Cromwell’s troops passed through the town twice.
		Wigan is twinned with the French city of Angers, in the Loire Valley.
	www.wiganshades.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk /wigan_history.htm (2094 words)

	Wigan Athletic - The Wigan Times (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Wigan Athletic's JJB Stadium is set for a bumper crowd on Saturday as fans flock to see The Latics take on Arsenal.
		Our chief exec is delighted at the stadiums first sell out: 'It is absolutely tremendous to see that the people of Wigan are all taking a positive interest in their football club.
		He said 'I'm immensely proud to see Wigan second in The Premiership and, two or three years down the line, we have to look towards European competition.' Adding 'We want to take a leaf out of Bolton's book but survival is still everything for us this season.'
	www.wigan.vitalfootball.co.uk /article.asp?a=1970 (367 words)

	Wigan Athletic Football Club news & match results - Manchester Evening News (Site not responding. Last check: )
		WIGAN boss Paul Jewell was furious after a 2-2 draw at Everton, despite his side twice coming back from behind.
		WIGAN Athletic's new signing Kevin Kilbane has been told to lift the lid on the Toffees.
		WIGAN come up against the man they tried to sign when they go to Goodison Park on Saturday but manager Paul Jewell says he has no regrets at his failure to land England striker Andy Johnson.
	www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk /sport/football/wiganathletic (209 words)

	Wigan-Warriors.com
		Wigan's new prop Stuart Fielden in action on his debut against Warrington.
		Wigan's young signing Danny Hill came to the Warriors from Hull aged 21.
		Wigan's head coach Brian Noble watches his side go down against Hull in his second match...
	www.wigan-warriors.com /cgi-bin/wigan?status=Images&SessionID=aa1e3564db162ab4 (609 words)

	The Borough of Wigan (Electoral Changes) Order 2004
		Wigan Borough Council shall make a print of the map marked "Map referred to in the Borough of Wigan (Electoral Changes) Order 2004" available for inspection at its offices by any member of the public at any reasonable time.
		The Electoral Registration Officer[10] for the borough shall make such rearrangement of, or adaptation of, the register of local government electors as may be necessary for the purposes of, and in consequence of, this Order.
		Prints of the map may be inspected at all reasonable times at the offices of Wigan Borough Council and at the principal office of the Electoral Commission at Trevelyan House, Great Peter Street, London SW1P 2HW.
	www.opsi.gov.uk /si/si2004/20040365.htm (1602 words)

	Wigan
		Wigan is 17 miles from both Manchester and Liverpool.
		The Medical Education Centre is a detached house on Wigan Lane, 20 yards South of Wigan Infirmary.
		Wigan Infirmary is approximately 4 miles on right-hand side.
	www.hop.man.ac.uk /academic/UME/DGH/wigan.htm (1181 words)

	Green Fairways : WIGAN ATHLETIC vs WEST HAM UNITED
		WIGAN ATHLETIC have a highest possible Premiership finish to fight for, while opponents West Ham have the FA Cup as their number one priority from this campaign.
		The Eastenders are two places and four points below Wigan in the top table, and go into Pardew's 30th Premiership match in charge looking for a 13th victory.
		The Upton Park club have lost their last two Premiership engagements, conceding eight goals in the process, and have played eight League games since last losing three on the bounce in a sequence kicked off by defeat in the reverse fixture.
	sirmashie.spaces.msn.com /Blog/cns!1D592F9E46487AD2!309.entry (876 words)

	ESPN.com Soccernet England: Full-time Report - Wigan v Stockport
		Wigan came back from a goal behind for the second week running to beat Stockport 2-1 and claim top spot in Division Two after a tense local derby at the JJB Stadium.
		But the home side, who bounced back from a goal deficit at Plymouth last week, were in the same determined mood and it was no surprise when top scorer Nathan Ellington bagged his 11th goal of the season four minutes into the second half when he headed home Gary Teale's perfect centre.
		And Wigan's comeback was complete on the hour when the hard working Neil Roberts volleyed home from just inside the area.
	www.soccernet.com /england/2002/20021019/reports/50291_full.html (170 words)

	Wigan Poor Law Union and Workhouse
		The Wigan workhouse was at the north side of Frog Lane at the west of the town.
		The population falling within the Union at the 1831 census had been 58,402 with parishes in size ranging from Worthington (population 124) to Wigan itself (20,774).
		Initially, the new Wigan Union made use of existing workhouse buildings on Frog Lane and at Hindley.
	users.ox.ac.uk /~peter/workhouse/Wigan/Wigan.shtml (374 words)

	ESPNsoccernet: Wigan Team Page (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Although this was the Hammers' fifth win in seven matches, they remain in the bottom three, but the impetus is firmly with Alan Curbishley's side.
		Wigan manager Paul Jewell has urged his players to have faith and believe they can cause an upset at Liverpool tomorrow.
		Lee McCulloch still faces a spell on the sidelines, despite a scan confirming the Wigan winger did not break a foot in yesterday's 3- 3 draw with Tottenham.
	soccernet.espn.go.com /team?id=350&cc=5739 (215 words)

	ESPN.com Soccernet England: News - Simonsen set for Wigan switch
		Then Manchester United stepped in and gave Wigan the £2.5million cash they wanted up front to take Carroll to Old Trafford as Fabien Barthez's understudy.
		But now with the cash to spend, Wigan have once again been in contact with Everton over a possible move for Simonsen.
		Everton boss Walter Smith said: "Wigan were interested in him before and they have contacted the club with regard to that situation.
	www.soccernet.com /england/news/2001/0731/20010731_wigan_996594443.html (283 words)

	Wigan (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Lying some 6 miles south west of Bolton is Wigan, built on the River Douglas, another town with it's roots in textiles and mining.
		Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council have a website dedicated to the borough of Wigan and Leigh.
		It symbolises the roots of the technical college, it used to be called Wigan Mining and Technical College, teaching the skills in demand in the north west of England.
	www.bolton.org.uk /wigan.html (151 words)

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