Scholes Manchester Map

About Scholes

Scholes, a humble district within the larger Wigan borough, possesses a quiet dignity. It lies 0.7 km east of Wigan (from Wigan: bearing 83°T, OS grid SD 590 056). The land here, gently falling away from the ancient heart of Wigan, carries the subtle scent of damp earth and distant coal dust, a legacy of the district's industrial past. Though the pits may have largely fallen silent, the brickwork of old terraces still stands, often softened by the passage of time and the tenacious growth of climbing roses. A particular charm can be found in the way the afternoon sun, when it deigns to break through the Lancashire clouds, casts a pale, ethereal glow upon the weathered facades. Scholes itself is a place where the echoes of former industry mingle with the everyday rhythms of suburban life, a quiet continuation of stories told in stone and soil.

About This Scholes Map Page

Explore Scholes, Manchester, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 53.546312, -2.619429. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.