RETRO: Wigan news and views in 1985

A selection of photographs of Wigan news, views and a few familiar faces, taken in and around Wigan in 1985.

By Michelle Adamson

Published 4th Jan 2024, 15:45 GMT

Wigan in 1985

A game of street football in Second Avenue, Springfield, in the shadow of Wigan Athletic's Springfield Park ground in February 1985.

1. 1985

A game of street football in Second Avenue, Springfield, in the shadow of Wigan Athletic's Springfield Park ground in February 1985. Photo: Frank Orrell

Wigan dance teacher and former world champion,Tom Moss, rehearsing his newly created dance "The Wigan Stroll" at Wigan Pier on Monday 25th of November 1985.
The dance was set to music by the Houghton Weavers folk group.

2. 1985

Wigan dance teacher and former world champion,Tom Moss, rehearsing his newly created dance "The Wigan Stroll" at Wigan Pier on Monday 25th of November 1985. The dance was set to music by the Houghton Weavers folk group. Photo: Frank Orrell

Runners set off along Warrington Road on the half-marathon race at Springview Carnival on Sunday 26th of May 1985.

3. 1985

Runners set off along Warrington Road on the half-marathon race at Springview Carnival on Sunday 26th of May 1985. Photo: Frank Orrell

Wigan Rugby League Club star full-back Steve Hampson tests the newly launched Sinclair C5 electric car at Speedy Plant Hire on Wallgate on Tuesday 29th of January 1985.

4. 1985

Wigan Rugby League Club star full-back Steve Hampson tests the newly launched Sinclair C5 electric car at Speedy Plant Hire on Wallgate on Tuesday 29th of January 1985. Photo: Frank Orrell