Wigan Pier, Heritage site on Leeds and Liverpool Canal in Wigan, England
The canal-side location features a reconstructed coal loading dock, warehouses, and industrial buildings along the waterfront of Greater Manchester.
The original wooden pier, built in 1822 for coal transport between mines and barges, was dismantled in 1929 and sold as scrap material.
George Orwell's 1937 book 'The Road to Wigan Pier' documented the working conditions and social issues of industrial northern England.
The Trencherfield Mill houses a functioning steam engine from 1907, which visitors can observe during scheduled demonstration sessions.
Gibson's Warehouse, constructed in 1777, stands as the oldest building at Wigan Pier and now operates under the name The Orwell.
GPS coordinates: 53.54111,-2.63861
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:46
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