Through its various incarnations, the now hypermarket has been host to all kinds of events and visits.
37. Asda Wigan staff members who had received 25-year long service awards in 2013: Susan Murphy, Sandra Burrows, Cath Barkley, Darren Tarpey, Catherine McCormick, Jean Liptrot and Karen Smith
. Photo: Nick Fairhurst
38. A familar view to older viewers down Soho Street, Newtown, in November 1974. In the foreground is Millers motorcycles with the Asda store behind. Centre is MA Peters gardening and home improvement centre with the edge of Wigan small bore rifle club on the left
. Photo: Frank Orrell