Wigan?
Wigan, or the People's Republic of Wigan to give it it's full title is a town in the North West of England and also base of Lupine Travel.

What is a person from Wigan called?
A person from Wigan is called a Wiganer. Under no curcumstances should you refer to a Wigan as a 'Wiganite' or a 'Wigonian'.

What language is spoken in Wigan?
The local language in Wigan is known as Wiganese. An app to help you speak the language can be downloaded for both Iphone and Android at Iwiganese.com.

Does anyone famous come from Wigan?
Many famous people have come from the borough of Wigan. They include Roy Kinnear, George Formby, Margery Booth, Hacker T Dog, Georgie Fame, The Verve, Limahl, The Dynamite Kid, Theodore Major and Wallace & Gromit.

Are Wallace and Gromit real people?
Yes, Wallace and Gromit are real people. Gromit is currently studying for a PHD in Astrophysics at Manchester University whilst Wallace is living in a skip with a severe crystal meth addiction.

Is alcohol available in Wigan?
Alcohol is widely available in pubs and off-licenses all around Wigan. Please ensure you order nothing other than a 'pint'. Do not attempt to order anything pretentious such as a glass of wine, or god forbid a 'cocktail'. People in Wigan do not take kindly to people with delusions of grandeur.

What time zone is Wigan in?
The majority of the borough of Wigan is GMT, the same as the rest of the UK. Leigh is the only area of Wigan outside of GMT. For anyone passing through here, please ensure you turn your watches back 35 years.

What is Leigh?
Leigh is an odd little town to the South East of Wigan town centre. It is under the control of Wigan Metropolitan Borough. People from Leigh; 'Leythers' or 'Lobby Gobblers' have been fighting for their independence from Wigan ever since 1974.

What religions are in Wigan?
There are two religions in Wigan; Wigan Athletic Football Club and Wigan Warriors Rugby Club. They are both based at the 'Dave Whelan Stadium' and have been at War with each other since 1987.

Who is Dave Whelan?
Dave Whelan is a former warlord, turned dictator who has been Supreme Leader of Wigan since 1970. His politburo are known locally as 'The Council" who have been responsible for carrying out Mr Whelan's orders for almost five decades under the guise of a 'democratically elected local administration'.