OS grid reference SD577045 Sovereign state United Kingdom | Post town WIGAN Dialling code 01942 | |
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Poolstock is a residential area of Wigan, in Greater Manchester, England.
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Map of Poolstock, Wigan, UK
Poolstock is south of the River Douglas and is situated next to the Leeds and Liverpool Canal and close to Wigan Pier and Wigan town centre which is in walking distance. Situated close to Trenchfield Mill, Poolstock was a perfect place for Millworkers to live.
Sport
The Poolstock Stadium hosted greyhound racing from 1932-1973 and speedway from 1947-1960 on Park Street. Laurel and Hardy made a personal appearance at a speedway meeting in 1947. The stadium was demolished in 1973.
References
Poolstock Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA