End of an era: The demolition of Billinge Hospital in pictures

Looking at landmarks past and present in the Wigan borough, here are some photographs of Billinge Hospital which closed in 2004 - and its subsequent demolition.

By Michelle Adamson

Published 21st May 2021, 10:49 GMT

Updated 21st May 2021, 10:50 GMT

Were you born there?

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Exterior of Billinge Maternity hospital, before it closed in 2004.

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An early shot of Billinge hospital

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Demolition work started on the front section of Billinge Hospital in April 2007.

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Demolition works at the hospital site.

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