RETRO: take a step back in time to see what was making the Wigan news in 1989
News and events, including a royal visit, covered by our photographers in 1989.
By Michelle Adamson
Published 27th Mar 2023, 15:45 BST
RETRO – 1989
9. RETRO
Diane Lewis of Standish with her French bulldog titled Nokomis Walking Bear at Kendi which was successful at the annual Crufts dog show in February 1989. With its pet name Louis it won the third challenge certificate of its 19 month show career thereby qualifying as a champion. Photo: Frank Orrell
It was home-time for long serving teachers at St. Cuthbert's Infants School, Pemberton, who got a rousing send off from some of their charges on Wednesday 8th of March 1989. The retiring trio were Mrs. Margaret Smith with 24 years service at St. Cuthbert's, Mrs. Maria Foster with 27 years service and Mrs. Helen Hogan with 25 years service. Photo: Frank Orrell
A busman's wedding day.....GM bus driver Philip McKay and bride Paula Barrow take appropriate transport to the reception after their marriage at St. Mark's Church, Newtown, on Saturday 18th of March 1989. Photo: Frank Orrell
Deanery High School pupils exchange the baton during the Heinz schools marathon relays at Robin Park Stadium on Thursday 20th of April 1989.
47 schools took part and cash prizes were shared between the schools and the Spinal Injuries Association. Photo: Frank Orrell