Wigan Examiner
| Format | Broadsheet |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1853 |
Ceased publication | 1961 |
| Headquarters | Wigan, England |
The Wigan Examiner was a newspaper published in Wigan, Lancashire, England. It was published from 1853 to 1961.
The Wigan Examiner was first issued on 25 November 1853,[1] and was printed and published by John Pollard.[2] It was seen as a successor to the Wigan Times, which had recently ceased publication.[3] Initially a weekly newspaper, it later increased its publication schedule to three times a week before finally becoming a biweekly newspaper.[4] Due to rising costs and loss of advertising, the newspaper ceased publication on 9 June 1961.[5]
Founded as a Liberal newspaper, it was transformed into a Conservative-supporting publication following its purchase by new owners in 1867.[3]
The newspaper was printed in various locations during its early history before establishing more permanent facilities on Market Street.[3] From 1905 onwards, the newspaper's offices were located in Public Hall on King Street.[6]
References
- ↑ "Wigan Examiner". British Newspaper Archive. Retrieved 14 July 2026.
- ↑ "[Wigan: Printed by John Pollard of Douglas Street]". Wigan Examiner. 25 November 1853. p. 4 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- 1 2 3 "The Jubilee of the Wigan Examiner". Wigan Examiner. 25 November 1903. p. 3.
- ↑ "Hot Off The Press – New Titles This Week". British Newspaper Archive. 14 April 2025. Retrieved 14 July 2026.
- ↑ "Take-over offer for dying newspaper". The Guardian. 2 June 1961. p. 6 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Public Hall, 62 King Street, Wigan - Building". Architects of Greater Manchester. Retrieved 14 July 2026.