Hundreds of people flocked to the former Eckersley’s Mills building for one last session before the doors closed.
It had been originally planned to create a new rink on the Cotton Works site, but escalating costs put paid to that.


2. Wigan Roller Rink's final day of skating
Wiganers enjoy a last skate around Europe's largest wooden-floored roller rink Photo: Michelle Adamson


4. Wigan Roller Rink's final day of skating
Ally Duncan with roller skates for hire Photo: Michelle Adamson
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