The crowds gather for the arrival of Batman and Robin to open the Green Shield Stamp shop in Crompton Street, Wigan, in 1967.

The crowds gather for the arrival of Batman and Robin to open the Green Shield Stamp shop in Crompton Street, Wigan, in 1967.

RETRO: Vintage news in Wigan

Here’s a random selection of Wigan news stories, including Batman and a champion wrestler.

By Michelle Adamson

Published 5th Jun 2023, 15:45 BST

RETRO – Wigan

Champion Wigan wrestler, Bob Berry, with manager, Will Bennet, left, and trainer J. Stockley in the early 1900s.

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Champion Wigan wrestler, Bob Berry, with manager, Will Bennet, left, and trainer J. Stockley in the early 1900s. Photo: Frank Orrell

Debenhams employees with the Mayor.

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Debenhams employees with the Mayor. Photo: SUBMITTED

The shoe department at Debenhams.

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The shoe department at Debenhams. Photo: SUBMITTED