Retro special: Remembering past Wigan shops and shopkeepers
We asked readers on our Facebook page to remember, share stories and celebrate Wigan shopkeepers from years gone by and there were many fond suggestions.
By Michelle Adamson
Published 21st Jul 2022, 12:30 BST
Here are a selection
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Well known and loved Pie Shop - The Old Bake House Wigan (formerly known as The Bake House) established 1904, Broxton Avenue, Orrell - Memories of Pat and Trevor Peacock. Photo: JOHN LEATHERBARROW
Molly Dandy in her sweet shop and newsagents on Broad o'th Lane, Shevington, where she had lived and worked for 33 years in April 1972. Photo: Frank Orrell
Exterior of Chadwick's of Standish - also known as Noel Chadwick's butchers and restaurant, The Chadwick Family Emporium of Fine Foods, High Street, Standish - Noel Chadwick is fondly remembered as a great shop keeper. Photo: staff