About Poolstock
Poolstock is a residential area of Wigan, in Greater Manchester, England. 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. SportThe 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.
Poolstock Description
Poolstock is a residential area of Wigan, in Greater Manchester, England. 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. SportThe 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.