Talk - A History of Iron and Engineering in Wigan
Schedule
Sun Sep 29 2024 at 02:00 pm to 03:30 pm
UTC+01:00Location
Haigh Woodland Park | Wigan, EN
About this Event
Ken Scallys says, “The importance of Wigan was due to technologies interacting; mining, ironworking, the canals, and steam power. This would pave the way for the first locomotives to be built at Haigh Foundry. The emergence of Wigan Coal and Iron brought steel making, and advances in mining technology. Wigan became a technological hub.”
Find out more in this fascinating illustrated presentation- including live music, song and spoken word with acclaimed local historian and folk singer, Ken Scally.
£3 per person including booking fee
This event takes place in the Classroom, upstairs in the Stables Courtyard.
Thanks to support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Where is it happening?
Haigh Woodland Park, School Lane, Wigan, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
GBP 3.96