The granddaughter of artist Theodore Major says she cannot “in good conscience” give his work to Wigan Council for an exhibition in the revamped Haigh Hall.

T he granddaughter of renowned Wigan artist Theodore Major has explained why she is now refusing to allow his work to be exhibited at Haigh Hall when its £50m renovation is complete. In a ...

Meanwhile, the 30th Earl of Crawford, whose family seat was Haigh Hall until 1947 when it was bought by Wigan council, also said he was ‘devastated’ by the decision. The progress report was ...