RETRO: Wigan's King Street over the years
As plans to revamp King Street, Wigan, are in motion, we take a look as some general views and buildings over the years.
By Michelle Adamson
Published 19th May 2023, 04:55 BST

1. 1970
RETRO 1970 - The Shakespeare Hotel King Street Wigan. The building was formerly the Theatre Royal which opened in 1850. It was behind a private house owned by a Mr Morris, this was demolished when the theatre was remodelled by Mr H J Worswick in 1890.In 1904 what was once the façade of the theatre was retained as the front of The Shakespeare Hotel. Photo: staff

2. 1969
RETRO - WIGAN 1969 - County Bingo Hall in King Street, Wigan. Which was in the Royal Court Theatre building. Photo: staff


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