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Wigan Pier Project
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Recreating Orwell's journey
80 years after George Orwell went on The Road to Wigan Pier, we recreated his journey reporting on how thing have changed. Click on areas on the interactive map to discover the area-by-area picture.
The Stories
Episode 2: Wolverhampton
The heart is being 'ripped out' of the Black Country and Clent Hills
People forced to choose between libraries and basic care
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The People
I'm 13 and look after my ailing grandparents
Read Josh's story
Being a carer can be tiring, most of my friends don't know I do it
Read Sufyaan's story
I'm only 10 but I've been caring for my parents for years
Read Rhiannon's story
I've worked hard all my life... now I'm struggling
Read Ruth's story
I live in fear of losing my benefits but can't find a job that fits with family life
Read Charlotte's story
I was feeding eight of us on child benefits... we were going under and I couldn't see a way out
Read Bernie's story