Snapshots of Wigan life as featured in the Wigan Observer in 1988

By Michelle Adamson

Published 23rd Oct 2026, 04:55 BST

Pictures of the hit TV show Treasure Hunt, sporting events and a carnival all appeared in the Wigan Observer’s picture diary for 1988.

Enjoy the memories!

Minister Ron Charlton and his wife Grace who were leaving the Queens Hall Methodist Mission in Market Street after 20 years service in July 1988.

1. 1988

Minister Ron Charlton and his wife Grace who were leaving the Queens Hall Methodist Mission in Market Street after 20 years service in July 1988. Photo: Frank Orrell

Enjoying a biker's fun day in aid of Wigan and Leigh Hospice at the Three Sisters race track, Bryn, with Michelin Man are Nerys Owen and brothers Derry and Noel Green on Sunday 19th of June 1988.

2. 1988

Enjoying a biker's fun day in aid of Wigan and Leigh Hospice at the Three Sisters race track, Bryn, with Michelin Man are Nerys Owen and brothers Derry and Noel Green on Sunday 19th of June 1988. Photo: Frank Orrell

The richest man in Britain the Duke of Westminster ready for the shooting section at a charity triathlon in aid of the Adventure Farm Trust at the Three Sisters race track on Wednesday 18th of May 1988.

3. 1988

The richest man in Britain the Duke of Westminster ready for the shooting section at a charity triathlon in aid of the Adventure Farm Trust at the Three Sisters race track on Wednesday 18th of May 1988. Photo: Frank Orrell

A fire-eater wows the crowds at Haigh Carnival on Bank Holiday Monday 29th of August 1988.

4. 1988

A fire-eater wows the crowds at Haigh Carnival on Bank Holiday Monday 29th of August 1988. Photo: Frank Orrell

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