Archive pictures of Wigan Woolworths from the 1960s to '80s

It’s a long time since Woolworth’s graced the Wigan high street, disappearing from Standishgate long before the chain went into administration 18 years ago.

But memories of older readers may still be vivid of the premises which have changed hands several times since and are now the Coffee House.

These vintage images were taken in the 1960s through to the store’s closure in 1982.

13. Glynis Fairhurst, aged 17, at Woolworths in 1965 with department manager Colin Jackson

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14. The late Wigan actress and singer Pam Shaw (right) at a signing session for her new record Queen of Wigan Pier in Woolworths on February 7 1976

. Photo: Frank Orrell

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15. A familiar Standishgate scene in the 1970s

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16. Pop group Wigan's Ovation sign copies of their hit single Skiing in the Snow in Woolworths in March 1975.The record got to number 12 in the hit parade and saw them appear on Top of the Pops.They also got to number 38 with Per-so-nal-ly in June and number 41 with Super Love in November of 1975

. Photo: Frank Orrell

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Archive pictures of Wigan Woolworths from the 1960s to '80s

It’s a long time since Woolworth’s graced the Wigan high street, disappearing from Standishgate long before the chain went into administration 18 years ago.

13. Glynis Fairhurst, aged 17, at Woolworths in 1965 with department manager Colin Jackson

14. The late Wigan actress and singer Pam Shaw (right) at a signing session for her new record Queen of Wigan Pier in Woolworths on February 7 1976

15. A familiar Standishgate scene in the 1970s

16. Pop group Wigan's Ovation sign copies of their hit single Skiing in the Snow in Woolworths in March 1975.The record got to number 12 in the hit parade and saw them appear on Top of the Pops.They also got to number 38 with Per-so-nal-ly in June and number 41 with Super Love in November of 1975

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