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American wrestling superstars the Nasty Boys, Brian Nobbs, left, and World Heavy Weight Champion Brett "Hitman" Hart, right, get to grips with the original British Bulldog, Tommy Billington, outside his house in Douglas Way, Platt Bridge, on Monday 1st of February 1993. The Nasty Boys were in Manchester for the start of their World Wrestling Federation promotional tour and stopped off in Platt Bridge to meet up again with their battling British buddy and former champion Tommy who was part of the British Bulldog tag team along with his cousin, Golborne man, Davey Boy Smith, who was a wrestling megastar in the States.American wrestling superstars the Nasty Boys, Brian Nobbs, left, and World Heavy Weight Champion Brett "Hitman" Hart, right, get to grips with the original British Bulldog, Tommy Billington, outside his house in Douglas Way, Platt Bridge, on Monday 1st of February 1993. The Nasty Boys were in Manchester for the start of their World Wrestling Federation promotional tour and stopped off in Platt Bridge to meet up again with their battling British buddy and former champion Tommy who was part of the British Bulldog tag team along with his cousin, Golborne man, Davey Boy Smith, who was a wrestling megastar in the States.
American wrestling superstars the Nasty Boys, Brian Nobbs, left, and World Heavy Weight Champion Brett "Hitman" Hart, right, get to grips with the original British Bulldog, Tommy Billington, outside his house in Douglas Way, Platt Bridge, on Monday 1st of February 1993. The Nasty Boys were in Manchester for the start of their World Wrestling Federation promotional tour and stopped off in Platt Bridge to meet up again with their battling British buddy and former champion Tommy who was part of the British Bulldog tag team along with his cousin, Golborne man, Davey Boy Smith, who was a wrestling megastar in the States.

RETRO: Wigan news and pictures from 1993

A few famous faces and characters in this retro selection from 30 years ago in 1993.
By Michelle Adamson
Published 11th Mar 2023, 15:45 BST

RETRO – 1993

Television's Keith Harris and Orville are confronted by pirate Zoe Spellman and her cutlass at Standish Carnival on Saturday 7th of August 1993.

5. 1993

Television's Keith Harris and Orville are confronted by pirate Zoe Spellman and her cutlass at Standish Carnival on Saturday 7th of August 1993. Photo: Frank Orrell

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The Pemberton Rovers amateur rugby league team sponsored by Whittles Bakery, Pemberton, and the Stag Inn, Orrell, on Wednesday 20th of January 1993.

6. 1993

The Pemberton Rovers amateur rugby league team sponsored by Whittles Bakery, Pemberton, and the Stag Inn, Orrell, on Wednesday 20th of January 1993. Photo: Frank Orrell

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Television darts and quiz show "Bullseye" host Jim Bowen was the double top attraction when he darted into the Plough and Harrow Hotel, Shevington, to help celebrate the refurbishing along with landlord Tony Blundell, wife Rita and customers on Tuesday 30th of March 1993.

7. 1993

Television darts and quiz show "Bullseye" host Jim Bowen was the double top attraction when he darted into the Plough and Harrow Hotel, Shevington, to help celebrate the refurbishing along with landlord Tony Blundell, wife Rita and customers on Tuesday 30th of March 1993. Photo: Frank Orrell

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Mr. Blobby and the crew from the Showboat Amusements float at Wigan Carnival on Saturday 12th of June 1993.

8. 1993

Mr. Blobby and the crew from the Showboat Amusements float at Wigan Carnival on Saturday 12th of June 1993. Photo: Frank Orrell

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