Many of the events pictured here may still feel fresh in older readers’ memories. We hope this gallery conjures up some fond ones.
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Retiring consultant surgeon with Wigan Health Authority, Miss Kate Fussell, centre, receives gifts from Maureen Bunting, breast care sister, on behalf of the Breast Cancer Support Group on Thursday 29th of November 1990. Photo: Frank Orrell
6. 1990
Rugby League legends Billy Boston and Tom Van Vollenhoven renew their wing rivalry from their Wigan and St. Helens playing days at Central Park when the South African paid a holiday visit on Wednesday 3rd of September 1990. Photo: Frank Orrell
7. 1990
Enthusiasts of all ages enjoy Wigan Model Railway exhibition at Wigan College on Sunday 9th of December 1990. Photo: Frank Orrell
8. 1990
Wigan artist Harry Walder, left, with bookshop owner Syd Smith and some of the original art owned by Syd in November 1990.
Prints of Harry's work were sold in Syd's Mesnes Street shop. Photo: Frank Orrell