PICTURES: Take a final look inside Wigan Galleries as demolition gets under way

Developers have been given the green light to begin the demolition work on the Galleries shopping centre in preparation for the £130m redevelopment.

By Sian Jones

Published 26th Jul 2022, 15:45 BST

Here are some pictures to take a look at what will be demolished; an attractive shopping centre which was opened by Princess Diana 30 years ago.

1. WIGAN- 01-02-22 - General view of The Galleries shopping centre, Wigan town centre - featuring Wigan Market, Mesnes Street. Part of The Galleries is set to be demolished for the regeneration of Wigan town centre.

. Photo: MA

2. WIGAN- 01-02-22 - General view of The Galleries shopping centre, Wigan town centre - featuring Wigan Market, Mesnes Street. Part of The Galleries is set to be demolished for the regeneration of Wigan town centre.

. Photo: MA

3. WIGAN- 01-02-22 - General view of The Galleries shopping centre, Wigan town centre - featuring Wigan Market, Mesnes Street. Part of The Galleries is set to be demolished for the regeneration of Wigan town centre.

. Photo: MA

4. WIGAN- 01-02-22 - General view of The Galleries shopping centre, Wigan town centre - featuring Wigan Market, Mesnes Street. Part of The Galleries is set to be demolished for the regeneration of Wigan town centre.

. Photo: MA