Covering a large acreage, the former Pemberton High School, later renamed Kingsdown High and Pembec before becoming Central Park, now stands forlorn and overgrown after the Wigan Warriors-backed educational facilities moved down to Robin Park. It has not been immune to vandalism, the paintwork is beginning to peel badly and it is unclear what the future holds for the site.placeholder image
Covering a large acreage, the former Pemberton High School, later renamed Kingsdown High and Pembec before becoming Central Park, now stands forlorn and overgrown after the Wigan Warriors-backed educational facilities moved down to Robin Park. It has not been immune to vandalism, the paintwork is beginning to peel badly and it is unclear what the future holds for the site.

Wigan's grottiest buildings revisited - with some new entries on the roll call of shame

By Michelle Adamson
Published 15th Jun 2022, 04:55 GMT
Updated 27th Sep 2022, 09:35 GMT

Earlier this year Wigan Today featured some of the town’s worst and longest-running eyesores. Well, they’re all still there, sad to say, and now we have added a few more, rounding it up to a dozen grot spots.

Recognise any of these?

The former Dover Lock Inn, on Warrington Road, Abram, was already abandoned before it was hit by two arson attacks in recent months, leaving it a ruin

9. The Dover Lock Inn, Warrington Road, Abram

The former Dover Lock Inn, on Warrington Road, Abram, was already abandoned before it was hit by two arson attacks in recent months, leaving it a ruin Photo: Michelle Adamson

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The Famous Pagefield pub, on junction of Gidlow Lane and Park Road, Wigan - This Grade II listed building, built in 1902, was once a hotel and then a pub. Planning approval was given for the premises to be converted into flats years ago, but they came to nothing

10. The Famous Pagefield, Gidlow Lane, Wigan

The Famous Pagefield pub, on junction of Gidlow Lane and Park Road, Wigan - This Grade II listed building, built in 1902, was once a hotel and then a pub. Planning approval was given for the premises to be converted into flats years ago, but they came to nothing Photo: Michelle Adamson

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Empty building on King Street, Wigan - signs for Maloneys and Dawsons Music shop

11. Empty buildings, King Street, Wigan

Empty building on King Street, Wigan - signs for Maloneys and Dawsons Music shop Photo: Michelle Adamson

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