The shock impending closures of Chisham Hunter and Beaverbrooks, the latter of which has been in the Galleries for over 30 years, are another blow to the town which has already seen many famous names leave.
Looking back through previous decades, we take a look at various outlets that used to be present on the bustling high street but have since left.
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. PAGE 9 A familiar site for years at the top of Wallgate with the policeman on point duty and the old Wigan Corporation double decker coming into town past Ashton's tobacconists, Howard's pram shop, Johnson's dry cleaners and Wall Paper Stores.
Ashton's tobacconists, Howard's pram shop, Johnson's dry cleaners and Wall Paper Stores. Photo: SUBMIT
. Woolworth's
The branch closed in 1984, 31 years before the chain dissolved Photo: submit
3. Woolworth's
The branch closed in 1984, 31 years before the chain dissolved Photo: submit
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