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

King Street, Wigan

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.

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

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

2. 1969

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

Playhouse Theatre, King Street, Wigan.

3. 1997

Playhouse Theatre, King Street, Wigan. Photo: Send in

RETRO 1972 - Wigan town centre views - a busy King Street.

4. 1972

RETRO 1972 - Wigan town centre views - a busy King Street. Photo: gb

King Street Wigan