Retro sport: amateur darts in Wigan 1930s-2010s

Darts is more popular now than it has ever been, with a huge global audience. And Wigan regularly hosts events, not least at Robin Park.

But darts has long been popular locally as these pictures of amateur competitions and presentations covering the best part of eight decades show.

5. 1990

Celebrating their big win on television's Bullseye show in December 1990 are Wigan's Griffin pub darts stars Derek Wilding, left, and Mark Vidler. Photo: Frank Orrell

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6. 1987

Darts fans at the annual presentation evening for the Greenall Whitley league Wigan 1987 Photo: Gary Brunskill

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7. 1979

The Prince of Wales, Wigan, darts team in 1979. Photo: STAFF

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8. 1980

A ladies darts and dominoes presentation night at Wigan Railway Club in 1980. Photo: STAFF

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