A retro round-up of Wigan shop launches pictured in the 1990s

By Michelle Adamson

Published 19th Nov 2025, 15:45 GMT

Shop openings have always made the news, especially if they’re selling something unusual or a celebrity or two have been drafted in to give the launch some extra sparkle.

Here is a selection of such Wigan events pictured in the 1990s.

1994 - Wigan RL stars open the new Renoir Hair Studio Photo: staff

1994 Mayor coun Bernard Holt opens the new Help the Aged store in Ashton-in-Makerfield Photo: staff

Mick Cassidy tries out a motorbike in the 1990s Photo: staff

1990 The opening day at Wigan RL club theme shop Photo: staff

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