Ten of the most common urban myths from Wigan's colourful history
Every town has its own fair share of urban myths, and Wigan is certainly no exception to the rule.
Whether passed around the tables in pubs and workplaces, repeated on street corners or make their way around the terraces at football or rugby league matches, certain stories take on the character of collective truth. With its storied and colourful history dating back to Roman times, Wigan has certainly picked up its fair share of commonly-held beliefs and popular anecdotes, but do any of them actually reflect the truth? WiganToday looked into 10 of the most durable urban myths surrounding the town ...