It gained importance, because it stood at the junction of two ancient routes over the Pennines. Manchester - the liveliest of cities with its exciting, cosmopolitan atmosphere, offers you lots to see and do during your visit. Along with top attractions, galleries, museums, superb shopping and stunning Victorian Architecture. Wigan is Lancashire's oldest town - of Celtic and Roman origin, Wigan stands on high ground above the River Douglas. During the late 1800's Wigan had over 1,000 pit shafts within 5 miles of the town centre.
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Distances by road will be longer. A magnificent neo-classical country house with beautifully restored 18th century interiors, set in 650 acres of rolling parkland. Museum of Salford's local history and art. The Peoples History Museum houses the galleries of the National Museum of Labour History. It is dedicated to the ordinary people of Britain and the story of how they organised together to change society.