Tales From The Hangman's Records talk at Wigan library with chippy lunch
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A talk titled 'Tales From The Hangman's Records' will be held at Wigan Library on 26 November 2026. Author Steve Fielding will present a fully illustrated discussion covering public executions, notable Victorian murder cases, and the history of Lancashire hangmen. Attendees can enjoy a chippy lunch from The Chippery after the talk.
Step back in time and discover the people, places, and events recorded in one of history's most unusual archives.
Join author and writer Steve Fielding for a one hour fully illustrated talk covering a period from late Victorian era to the swinging 60s. The talk will first look at the reasons why public executions were outlawed and at the hangmen who refined the process over the decades. We will look at some Victorian murder cases aimed at the local area as well as one or two famous cases from the era. We will then look at the Lancashire hangmen in the 20th century and some of their notorious cases again with a local feel, taking us through to abolition in the 1960s and calls for reintroduction in more recent times. After the talk, enjoy a chippy lunch from The Chippery along with a brew and good company within the library.
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Tales From The Hangman's Records talk at Wigan library with chippy lunch takes place on Thursday, 26 November 2026 at 11:00.
Tales From The Hangman's Records talk at Wigan library with chippy lunch is held at Wigan Library in Wigan (The Wiend, Wigan, WN1 1NH).
Entry to Tales From The Hangman's Records talk at Wigan library with chippy lunch is free.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Wigan Library can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for Tales From The Hangman's Records talk at Wigan library with chippy lunch can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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A talk titled 'Tales From The Hangman's Records' will be held at Wigan Library on 26 November 2026. Author Steve Fielding will present a fully illustrated discussion covering public executions, notable Victorian murder cases, and the history of Lancashire hangmen. Attendees can enjoy a chippy lunch from The Chippery after the talk.
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Step back in time and discover the people, places, and events recorded in one of history's most unusual archives.
Join author and writer Steve Fielding for a one hour fully illustrated talk covering a period from late Victorian era to the swinging 60s. The talk will first look at the reasons why public executions were outlawed and at the hangmen who refined the process over the decades. We will look at some Victorian murder cases aimed at the local area as well as one or two famous cases from the era. We will then look at the Lancashire hangmen in the 20th century and some of their notorious cases again with a local feel, taking us through to abolition in the 1960s and calls for reintroduction in more recent times. After the talk, enjoy a chippy lunch from The Chippery along with a brew and good company within the library.
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WhereWigan Library
The Wiend, Wigan, WN1 1NH
Before you goFrequently asked questions
When is Tales From The Hangman's Records talk at Wigan library with chippy lunch?
Tales From The Hangman's Records talk at Wigan library with chippy lunch takes place on Thursday, 26 November 2026 at 11:00.
Where is Tales From The Hangman's Records talk at Wigan library with chippy lunch taking place?
Tales From The Hangman's Records talk at Wigan library with chippy lunch is held at Wigan Library in Wigan (The Wiend, Wigan, WN1 1NH).
How much are tickets for Tales From The Hangman's Records talk at Wigan library with chippy lunch?
Entry to Tales From The Hangman's Records talk at Wigan library with chippy lunch is free.
Is there anywhere to stay near Tales From The Hangman's Records talk at Wigan library with chippy lunch?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Wigan Library can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for Tales From The Hangman's Records talk at Wigan library with chippy lunch?
Tickets for Tales From The Hangman's Records talk at Wigan library with chippy lunch can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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