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Hello,
I was referred to this website by a current member, i thought it would be a good idea to start off here and put a link for our website.
We are based in Wigan and are very keen in it's rich history. Perhaps not as rich on the eye now, but we go and out and find just what's been hidden and document what we can.
Regards,
Explorations.
http://www.wiganhistorysearch.co.uk/
Edited by - Explorations on 16/10/2008 20:25:58
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Stanley
Local Historian & Old Fart
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Posted - 22/02/2008 : 07:36
Are there other Wigan history sites? Why not give the links to them as well? Dark print on a black background isn't the easiest thing to read, consider a lighter background........ entries not printed in white are impossible to read....
Stanley Challenger Graham
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Posted - 22/02/2008 : 18:19
Good idea Stanley, i will post these websites below for your usage.
With the format of the website, we quite like it. it's a free forum we just have a problem with meta tags and getting it to appear on google searches or any other search engine.
Enjoyed the Rylands Mill topic. The site is now fully closed off awaiting development. I'm hoping for leniency regarding the lodge and it's original features.
Regards,
Explorations
http://www2.wigantoday.net/retro_wigan/index.htm
http://www.wiganman.co.uk/
www.wiganworld.co.uk
http://www.wiganarchsoc.co.uk/
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Stanley
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Posted - 23/02/2008 : 07:02
Which is most important, the fact that you like it or that it is difficult to read...... Well worth thinking about.
Stanley Challenger Graham
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Posted - 23/02/2008 : 15:41
Your the first to take any notice Stanley.
Black background with white font? opposites surely make it easy to read. what do you suggest?
Edited by - Explorations on 23/02/2008 15:43:53
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TOM PHILLIPS
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Posted - 23/02/2008 : 16:19
Ive messed about on here with different backgrounds and fonts,my eyes are not the best and iam too vain to get specs,but I think a pale background with dark font is much easier to read,its tiny things like this that can be subconciously off-putting to some people..
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Gloria
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Posted - 23/02/2008 : 18:00
Is there a family history site for Wigan?
I'd be dangerous with a brain!!!!!
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Posted - 23/02/2008 : 22:22
WiganWorld has got this section to the website.
http://www.wiganworld.co.uk/familyhistory/index.php
hope this helps.
Edited by - Explorations on 24/02/2008 11:43:49
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Stanley
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Posted - 24/02/2008 : 05:22
I think Tom has it about right. Violent contrasts are hard on old eyes and if the background is darker than the text it gives the whole page a gloomy aspect. Have a look at the most successful web sites and they almost all stick to dark text on pale backgounds. Have you ever seen a book printed on black paper?
Stanley Challenger Graham
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Posted - 24/02/2008 : 10:50
Thankyou, that will keep me busy for a while on there.
I'd be dangerous with a brain!!!!!
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Posted - 24/02/2008 : 11:45
I never signed up to be scrutinised but i'll take your ideas definately on board Stanley.
Your welcome Gloria, i hope you find what your looking for 
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TOM PHILLIPS
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Posted - 24/02/2008 : 14:52
I liked what i saw when i visited your website,iam suprised it isn't more popular,after all Wigan is the oldest town in Lancashire,lots of history ,love the industrial stuff and the India mill topic,for obvious reasons,ive signed up and will be popping on from time to time...
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Mercury
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Posted - 24/02/2008 : 19:42
Hiya Andy, Nev here. Good to see you on here! You will get constructive criticism, all well intentioned. There's a wealth of info on here, too, AND experience!
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Stanley
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Posted - 25/02/2008 : 07:10
Not meant to be criticism, just helpful comment. If something is hard to read it puts me off. Perhaps it might apply to others. First impressions when you log onto a site are the most important.
Stanley Challenger Graham
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Posted - 25/12/2008 : 20:11
Nice to see this website still going strong, superb. I'll have to update you regarding Rylands Mill in Wigan soon, it's been closed off for a long time and open to vandalism. I'd like to know what's happening to one of the most original featured lodge's in the country, as seen in previous thread by 'Mercury' a while back.
We have made many changes to our website, such as domain name, layout and also added new areas of focus.
Enjoy.
www.wiganhistorysearch.co.uk
Edited by - Explorations on 25/12/2008 20:13:37
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Cathy
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Posted - 26/12/2008 : 00:14
Don't want to sound discouraging, but I clicked into the above website, waited and waited while nothing connected, so tried to get back to OG but the tab had disappeared. I then had to restart my computer. I'll wait to see how others go before trying again.
All thru the fields and meadows gay .... Enjoy
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