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
13. RETRO
Fire Service mascot Welephant with Jennifer Raw a pupil at St. Peter's Primary School, Bryn, who won a fire safety slogan competition run by GMC Fire Service in February 1989. Photo: Frank Orrell
Role reversal for retiring mayor's chauffeur Harry Liptrot as he arrives for a presentation at Wigan Town Hall on Monday 30th of January 1989.
Mayor, Councillor David Caley, holds the door open for him as he is greeted by former mayors who he had driven around on their duties for the past 18 years. Photo: Frank Orrell