22 pictures of Wigan's old market hall before it was razed

This is a gallery for those with slightly longer memories because it features Wigan town centre’s old market hall. It’s now 37 years since it was closed and demolished to make way for the Galleries.

A lot of these images were taken around the time of its closure.

17. RETRO

Retro 1980s The old Market Hall in Wigan town centre much loved by wiganers since 1887 Photo: Gary Brunskill

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18. 1988

Market hall workers share a farewell drink on the last day of trading at the old Wigan Market Hall. Photo: Frank Orrell

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19. 1988

Market supervisor Philip Edge prepares to lock the doors of the old Wigan Market Hall for the last time before closure on Saturday 16th of January 1988. Photo: Frank Orrell

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20. 1988

Frank King's butchers stall fittings are removed on the last day of trading in Wigan Market Hall on Saturday 16th of January 1988. Photo: Frank Orrell

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