Wingates
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Wingates is a small settlement located in the town of Westhoughton, in the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, Greater Manchester, England.[1]
Historically part of Lancashire, it lies mainly along the A6 road between Blackrod and Walkden.[2] It is the home of Wingates Band, one of best-known brass bands in the United Kingdom.[2]
[edit] References
- ^ Greater Manchester County Record Office - Gazetteer T to W. URL accessed 5 February 2008.
- ^ a b Wingates. URL accessed 5 February 2008.
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