Take a look at these fabulous pictures from our archives …
See also: Wiganers on the town in 2002 and The Verve in Wigan: It's 25 years ago this month since The Verve played Haigh Hall
17. 1986
Swan and Royalty. A warm Wigan welcome from smiling townsfolk outside the Union Jack flying Swan and Railway Hotel in Wallgate and, centre, three year old Sarah Watson, of Coppull with a first class view. Photo: Frank Orrell
18. 1986
A big moment for a little girl.....she dashed out of the crowd on the Heritage Centre forecourt to present a posy to the Queen, during her visit to Wigan in 1986. Photo: Frank Orrell
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