Retro special: Remembering past Wigan shops and shopkeepers

A while ago 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.

Here is a selection.

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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

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Latimers, Wigan 1952 - Before supermarkets, shops with the personal touch abounded in Wigan. Photo: submit

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Taylor's newsagents on Frog Lane, Wigan, on the corner of Glebe End Street in 1971. Photo: Frank Orrell

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Brian Stokes of J. Stokes & Sons Grocery, Pemberton, pictured with his mum Ellen (right) and shop assistant Joan Rigby as he retires after 55 years in the business. Photo: GARY KELMAN

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