RETRO: See what news and events were making Wigan's headlines in 1986

A sporting legend, three royal visits, a carnival and other events that made the Wigan headlines in 1986.

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

9. 1986

World, Olympic and European decathlon champion Daley Thompson competing in the high jump representing his club Essex Beagles at Robin Park, Wigan, on Saturday 5th of July 1986. Photo: Frank Orrell

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10. 1986

World, Olympic and European decathlon champion Daley Thompson with the javelin representing his club Essex Beagles at Robin Park, Wigan, on Saturday 5th of July 1986. Photo: Frank Orrell

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11. 1986

Emma, Deborah and Eva Ward meet some of the boat owners at the Crooke boat rally weekend on Sunday 25th of May 1986. Photo: Frank Orrell

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12. 1986

Farmland off Gidlow Lane, Beech Hill, is excavated as Greater Manchester Archaeological Unit examine traces of a Roman road after a cobbled stretch was found in December 1986. Photo: Frank Orrell

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