Our photographer captured stallholders, shoppers and the final days before the market closed and the building was demolished in 1988.
13. RETRO
Retro 1980s The old Market Hall in Wigan town centre much loved by wiganers since 1887 Photo: Gary Brunskill
14. 1971
Sid Smith at his busy newspaper stall in the Market Arcade, better known as the Little Arcade, Wigan in September 1971. Photo: Frank Orrell
15. 1987
The old Wigan market hall in December 1987. Photo: Frank Orrell
16. RETRO
Retro 1980s The old Market Hall in Wigan town centre much loved by wiganers since 1887 Photo: Gary Brunskill