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Lolly- PlatinumProudly made in Wigan platinum award
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Lolly- PlatinumProudly made in Wigan platinum award
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Re: Haigh Hall
The Earl and Countess of Crawford and Balcarres ....
"He passed away the following year 1940, aged 68, and the Countess 9 years later, in 1947, which is when the family chose to sell the hall ...."
"He passed away the following year 1940, aged 68, and the Countess 9 years later, in 1947, which is when the family chose to sell the hall ...."
Ticsmon- Posts : 663
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Re: Haigh Hall
They are in the national portrait gallery.
https://www.npg.org.uk/collections/search/portrait/mw178558/The-Earl-and-Countess-of-Crawford-and-Balcarres
https://www.npg.org.uk/collections/search/portrait/mw178558/The-Earl-and-Countess-of-Crawford-and-Balcarres
Tommytee- BronzeProudly made in Wigan bronze award
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Re: Haigh Hall
They were aristocratic scum, best forgotten. “Seize the Bastille’. !
Ticsmon- Posts : 663
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Re: Haigh Hall
There’s an upcoming talk about the Crawford Family at the Museum of Wigan Life
Crawford Family by Ripton Lindsay
Thursday 5th March, 1pm - 2pm (£3)
To book tel 01942 828128 or email wiganmuseum@wigan.gov.uk (Link)
Crawford Family by Ripton Lindsay
Thursday 5th March, 1pm - 2pm (£3)
This engaging and informative talk will explore the life of Alexander Lindsay, 23rd Earl of Crawford. Starting with his childhood at the Balcarres Estate (the family’s Scotland home) you will be taken on a journey through his military career, his governorship of Jamaica, the role he played in the Second Maroon Revolution as well as his life in Wigan.
To book tel 01942 828128 or email wiganmuseum@wigan.gov.uk (Link)
jo anne- silverproudly made in Wigan silver award
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That should be really interesting thanks for the info jo anne. Train times fit in nicely to
Lolly- PlatinumProudly made in Wigan platinum award
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Re: Haigh Hall
Haigh Hall
@HallHaigh
We have researched many treasured historic photographs from #HaighHall Here is Haigh’s head gardener, Mr Johnson in the Bothy Yard with young Lady Margaret Lindsay circa 1906With funding from
@HeritageFundNOR
this entire area will be restoredThank you
@HeritageFundUK
Lolly- PlatinumProudly made in Wigan platinum award
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What lovely photos for any of his surviving relatives.
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