Clearly the construction of a new international swimming pool caused quite a stir but so too did the closure of the Wigan Central railway station and the only time the Fab Four performed in town. The collection also contains a rugby derby and some moody views of town.
14. Leigh on the attack against Wigan at Hilton Park in 1964 with Billy Boston defending, Cliff Hill on the floor and Eric Ashton looking on, right
. Photo: STAFF
16. Another misty view, this one from the top of Wigan parish church, with the church gardens in the foreground and the smoke from a steam train as it pulls into Wallgate station
. Photo: STAFF
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