On the 1841 census there are 3 Peggys ( I ignored the children).

Margaret Haseldon aged 55
Margaret Seddon aged 50
Margaret Jameson aged 30

Wonder if one of these ladies was Peggy?

Andrede

Town: butz65@blueyonder.co.uk

I suppose it depends how long ago since Peggy gave her name to the lane. It could have gone back centuries.

Other local lane names that are no longer in use are Rigby's Lane, and Tyrer's Lane. Rigby's Lane means something to me, as I know someone from the family of Rigby, a farmer, who gave the lane its name, and I've seen it change from a footpath through fields to a passageway through Manor Park housing estate. So is history formed.

- David -

Hi DM,

Is Rigbys Lane the one that runs down the side of Ashton Town then through the estate?

Where is Tylers?

Cheers
Andrede

Town: butz65@blueyonder.co.uk

You're right about Rigby's Lane. Tyrer's Lane, according to a local resident, is now the footpath leading from Ashton Heath (at the end of the houses) down to the old sewage farm. I think I've seen it described on an old map.

- David -

The council ( presume) have been clearing some trees on Rigbys Lane ( for what reason I dont know) , however , it has revealed the extent of litter that I informed them about last year. Ironic really .

Fascinating about Tyrers lane, I think there was some kind of hospital round there at one time? near to Golborne Rd?

Andrede

Town: butz65@blueyonder.co.uk

Is it the bit of Rigby's Lane at the bottom end of Manor Park estate leading on to Walford Road? If so, I'm glad you mentioned it to the council, as it's a right grot spot. Pity the local residents don't keep it tidy, as it's quite attractive otherwise.

The hospital you mention is shown on one of Alan Godfrey's 1901 maps - it was an isolation hospital situated out in the fields. I wonder if there's any trace of it left - it's off the beaten track.

- David -

Rigbys Lane looks lovely in the summer with all the trees and shrubs , but the litter just spoils it. When I contacted the council about this , a half -hearted attempt was made to clear it of litter .

The winter and the tree clearance will reveal the truth.

Andrede

Town: butz65@blueyonder.co.uk

I wonder what Peggy would have made of the Chilwood Development ?

100 houses = 100 more cars on our already gridlocked roads . I wish MAD had been formed before this development.

Town: butz65@blueyonder.co.uk

Now I don't see it like that. I think we're stuck with increasing amounts of traffic in any case, until radical changes are made to the transport system, and most people will bitterly oppose these.

The Chilwood site fell vacant when the factory closed, so what was to become of it? I'm sure no-one wanted a derelict factory left to become an eyesore. There is a need for housing, and local residents wouldn't want another industrial development in the heart of a residential area, so the current development seems to me the best option.

Of course, I would prefer it to be parkland, but that isn't a realistic option.

- David -

Is there really a need for more housing in Ashton?

Andrede

Town: butz65@blueyonder.co.uk

Well, I'm sure many of those with houses in Ashton will share your sentiments. Of course, if they had had their way in the seventies then I and my family wouldn't be here.

- David -

Hi DM ,

you didnt really answer my question. Is there any need for more housing in Ashton?

We have surely had enough of our green areas taken away?

Andrede

Town: butz65@blueyonder.co.uk

Andrede. We wil need 800 more houses in Ashton to accomodate the 800 East European immigrants who will be coming to take up the 800 jobs that Patrick Properties will provide for them on our exciting new industrial estate,
And I`m not joking! Ray

Town: rayday505@talktalk.net

Why , oh why , when there are 191 un-used industrial units in the Wigan borough, why build more ?

Can anyone explain the logic to me?

Andrede

Town: butz65@blueyonder.co.uk