About Wigston

Greater Wigston Historical Society

All Saints Wigston Magna

St Wistan

Wigston Magna

St Thomas

South Wigston

Leicestershire, England

Wigston is situated in the County of Leicestershire, 4 miles due south of Leicester city centre and is bounded by Leicester to the North, The main London Railway Line and the Grand Union Canal to the South, The River Sence to the West and the Main A6 London Road to the East.

A detailed history of the Area including Wigston Magna and South Wigston is provided from an official 1961 guide in the attached .pdf file.

Click here to see the history of Greater Wigston

In the past Wigston was known as “Wigston two Steeples” as the two steeples of All Saints and St Wistans Churches were visible to travellers from miles away. In addition there is also a tower on St Thomas’s church in South Wigston. The drawing at the head of the web site depicts the three monuments.

Bell Street circa 1978

Bell Street circa 1930

About Wigston