RETRO: Wigan Christmas lights switch-on events from over the years
Feeling festive? Here is a selection of photographs to get you in the mood from our archives featuring Wigan town centre Christmas illuminations switch-ons from 1980s through to 2010.
By Michelle Adamson
Published 10th Nov 2022, 12:30 BST
This year’s event takes place on November 26 with Pop Idol star Gareth Gates headlining.
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1988 - Wigan Rugby League's New Zealand brothers Tony and Kevin Iro who switched on the town's Christmas lights on Thursday 17th of November 1988. Photo: Frank Orrell
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Standishgate after the switch on of the Christmas lights on Thursday 17th of November 1988. Photo: Frank Orrell
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1999 - The Mayor, Coun. Evelyn Smith, with Santa after switching on the Christmas lights. Photo: FRANK ORRELL
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