Our photographer captured stallholders, shoppers and the final days before the market closed and the building was demolished in 1988.
17. 1988
Market hall workers share a farewell drink on the last day of trading at the old Wigan Market Hall. Photo: Frank Orrell
18. 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
19. 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
20. 1988
Wigan Market Hall a couple of days after closure. Photo: Frank Orrell