Do these streets look familiar?
17. 1980
October 1980 and the demolition of shops on Darlington Street, Wigan, including the one above which George Orwell is said to have stayed whilst researching his "The Road to Wigan Pier" book. At the end of the row is the Derby Arms pub at the junction with Chapel Lane. Photo: Frank Orrell
18. 1984
The Wigan Woolworths store in August 1982 when it was announced that it would be closing. It eventually shut up shop in 1984. Photo: Frank Orrell
19. 1985
The Victoria Hotel and chip shop at the junction of Liverpool Road and Neville Street, Platt Bridge, in January 1985. Photo: Frank Orrell
20. 1983
Old shops at the top end of Wallgate in March 1983. On the left is the alleyway leading to Flax Mill fabric shop, then Frank Barnes travel agents, OObiDo discount store and Dollond and Aitchison opticians. Photo: Frank Orrell