GREATER WIGSTON HERITAGE CENTRE
AND FAMILY HISTORY RESEARCH FACILITY
THE GREATER WIGSTON
HISTORICAL SOCIETY
The Heritage Centre contains books, documents, maps, memorabilia, audio recordings, scrap books, newspapers, CDs & DVDs, and a computerised and indexed archive of over 18,000 photographs of Wigston and surrounding areas.
The Centre also has computers with internet access and a wealth of records for genealogical research for Wigston, as well as further afield.
The Centre is open for free viewing of archive material by Society Members and the General Public on Friday each week from 10.00am until 2.00pm. . When the Centre is open, there are volunteers on-site with an interest in Wigston History and Family History. They will be happy to show you round the Centre and assist you.
THE CENTRE IS SPONSORED BY FISHERS OF WIGSTON,
& NOVA BIO-PHARMA - CLICK HERE
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO DONATE OR SPONSOR TOWARDS THE RUNNING COSTS
FOR THE CENTRE USE THE DONATION LINK >>>>>>>
You can donate by Paypal or by Debit/Credit Card
Any amount, however small (or large!) will be much appreciated
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS LINK IS FOR DONATIONS ONLY AND
NOT FOR RENEWING YOUR MEMBERSHIP SUBCRIPTION
IF YOU HAVE DONATED - THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT
THE STATION ROAD, WIGSTON HERITAGE CENTRE IS NOW CLOSED
OUR NEW SITE IN SOUTH WIGSTON IS NOW OPEN TO MEMBERS AND THE PUBLIC ON FRIDAYS FROM 10.00AM TILL 2.00PM
WOULD YOU LIKE TO KNOW WHAT THE HERITAGE CENTRE ARCHIVE HOLDS?
Use our new FREE search facility to find out!
Photographs, Transactions, Bulletins, General Research Articles, Books, Scrap Books, Newspapers & More
Click HERE for details of how to search
AN INDEPENDENT SOCIETY WITH NO AFFILIATION WITH THE LEICS. COUNTY COUNCIL
Covering The Areas Of: Wigston Magna, South Wigston, Glen Parva, Kilby Bridge & Countesthorpe
CHECK OUT THE HERITAGE CENTRE BOOKS
OUR BOOK HOLDINGS HAVE BEEN INDEXED AND LISTED
CLICK ON BOOKS ICON TO SEE OUR LISTINGS
Railway Corner contains books, magazines, memorabilia, historical documents, hundreds of photographs, and maps of the "Wigston Triangle" railway system in South Wigston
The premises is the Fenix Pharmacy on the corner of Canal Street and Blaby Road.We have space for our displays, and a lockable newly decorated room to house our computers and "Railway Corner". Internet access will be supplied to the room.
Some of you may remember the premises used to house the County Music Store run by Charles Moore and his family
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