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 GMT
RETRO – 1993
9. 1993
Newly wed Anita Jones mops the brow of husband Mike Smith after his Ken Gee Cup Final match efforts at Central Park.
The couple were married at St. William's RC Church in Ince on Saturday 22nd of May 1993 and 90 minutes later Mike was playing for Crown Springs in the Ken Gee final against Orrell St. James. Unfortunately his team lost 26-14. Photo: Frank Orrell
Young actress Leah Bosomworth meets her stage companion, a bearded collie named Griff, in a getting to know you session before rehearsals for Wigan Little Theatre's production of the musical "Annie" in May 1993. Photo: Frank Orrell
Characters from the Russian Christmas folk tale "Babushka" staged by children at Maggie Ogden's nursery, Standish, in December 1993.
The youngsters are Thomas Beard, Laura Green, Olivia Gregory, Philip Connor and Craig Hewitt. Photo: Frank Orrell
The Mayor and Mayoress of Wigan, Coun. and Mrs. Joe Clarke, have a knees up with residents of Farmoor residential home on Church Street, Orrell, as they celebrate the home's 21st year on Wednesday 10th of November 1993. Photo: Frank Orrell