Why is there a pier in wigan when its not near the sea
Original pier at Wigan was a coal loading staithe, prob. a wooden jetty, on Leeds & Liverpool Canal. Made famous by Orwell's 'The Road to Wigan Pier'.
Updated on Thursday, February 02 2012 at 08:14PM GMT
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