The Dark Side of Leigh and District: Four Cases of Homicide
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The Dark Side of Leigh and District: Four Cases of Homicide will run at Leigh Library in Wigan on 15 October from 6:00 pm. Attendees can join Brian Joyce to examine local homicide cases between 1927 and 1951 for £7.00.
Join Brian Joyce to examine four cases of homicide in the Leigh area between 1927 and 1951
In his talk, Brian Joyce will examine four cases of homicide in the Leigh area between 1927 and 1951. In one of these cases, listeners may wish to consider whether the verdict would be the same in 2026.
Interestingly, only one of these killers was hanged.
Visitors may rest assured that Brian will avoid gruesome detail in this talk.
Tickets include a chippy tea to be enjoyed after the talk.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
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Frequently asked questions
The Dark Side of Leigh and District: Four Cases of Homicide takes place on Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 18:00.
The Dark Side of Leigh and District: Four Cases of Homicide is held at Leigh Library in Wigan (Civic Square, Leigh, WN7 1EB).
Tickets for The Dark Side of Leigh and District: Four Cases of Homicide are priced at £7. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
The forecast for The Dark Side of Leigh and District: Four Cases of Homicide is Overcast · 9°C.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Leigh Library can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for The Dark Side of Leigh and District: Four Cases of Homicide 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.
The Dark Side of Leigh and District: Four Cases of Homicide
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The Dark Side of Leigh and District: Four Cases of Homicide will run at Leigh Library in Wigan on 15 October from 6:00 pm. Attendees can join Brian Joyce to examine local homicide cases between 1927 and 1951 for £7.00.
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Join Brian Joyce to examine four cases of homicide in the Leigh area between 1927 and 1951
In his talk, Brian Joyce will examine four cases of homicide in the Leigh area between 1927 and 1951. In one of these cases, listeners may wish to consider whether the verdict would be the same in 2026.
Interestingly, only one of these killers was hanged.
Visitors may rest assured that Brian will avoid gruesome detail in this talk.
Tickets include a chippy tea to be enjoyed after the talk.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is The Dark Side of Leigh and District: Four Cases of Homicide?
The Dark Side of Leigh and District: Four Cases of Homicide takes place on Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 18:00.
Where is The Dark Side of Leigh and District: Four Cases of Homicide taking place?
The Dark Side of Leigh and District: Four Cases of Homicide is held at Leigh Library in Wigan (Civic Square, Leigh, WN7 1EB).
How much are tickets for The Dark Side of Leigh and District: Four Cases of Homicide?
Tickets for The Dark Side of Leigh and District: Four Cases of Homicide are priced at £7. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
What will the weather be like at The Dark Side of Leigh and District: Four Cases of Homicide?
The forecast for The Dark Side of Leigh and District: Four Cases of Homicide is Overcast · 9°C.
Is there anywhere to stay near The Dark Side of Leigh and District: Four Cases of Homicide?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Leigh Library can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for The Dark Side of Leigh and District: Four Cases of Homicide?
Tickets for The Dark Side of Leigh and District: Four Cases of Homicide 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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£7
Date
Until Thursday, 15 October 2026
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Weather
feels like 7°C · chance of rain 36% · wind 8 km/h
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