RETRO PICTURE SPECIAL: The Queen's visits to Wigan

As the nation gets ready to celebrate The Queen’s platinum jubilee, we have been mining our photographic archives for a look-back at when Wigan was graced with Her Majesty’s presence during several visits over the years.

By Michelle Adamson

Published 29th May 2022, 12:30 BST

RETRO – The Queen visits Wigan

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Four year old Louise Leatherbarrow enjoys her big moment as she presents a posy to the Queen watched by Wigan Council leader Bernard Coyle and Wigan Piermaster Peter Lewis. Louise, from Westhoughton, was the daughter of a Wigan Council architectural technician. Photo: Frank Orrell

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Enthusiastic spectators who crowded onto the canal side outside The Orwell pub at the Heritage Centre to await the Queen's arrival. Photo: Frank Orrell

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A cheery wave for the crowds as the Queen's car leaves the Heritage Centre. Photo: Frank Orrell

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The Queen enjoying her tour of Heinz with Scott O'Hara, Executive Vice President, President and Chief Executive Officer, Heinz Europe. Photo: Frank Orrell

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