RETRO: Wigan news in 1996 - including a few famous faces

By Michelle Adamson

Published 6th Aug 2023, 12:30 BST

This collection of pictures from the Wigan Today library looks back 28 years to news and events covered by our photographers in 1996, including a couple of famous actors and footballing legends.

Wigan – 1996

Wigan firemen are called upon to hose down elephants from Circus King who were setting up in Bickershaw during a hot summer's day on Monday 17th of June 1996.

1. 1996

Wigan firemen are called upon to hose down elephants from Circus King who were setting up in Bickershaw during a hot summer's day on Monday 17th of June 1996. Photo: Frank Orrell

Pop star Peter Andre hugs St. Thomas More RC High School pupils Adele Dean and Bernadine Hidden surrounded by other pupils after performing several of his songs on stage at the Newtown school including his new single 'The Only One' on Thursday 15th of February 1996. Adele and Bernadine had heard that Peter was touring Britain and nominated their school as a venue and were overwhelmed when he agreed to a show.

2. 1996

Pop star Peter Andre hugs St. Thomas More RC High School pupils Adele Dean and Bernadine Hidden surrounded by other pupils after performing several of his songs on stage at the Newtown school including his new single 'The Only One' on Thursday 15th of February 1996. Adele and Bernadine had heard that Peter was touring Britain and nominated their school as a venue and were overwhelmed when he agreed to a show. Photo: Frank Orrell

Pupils enjoy watching pop star Peter Andre, as he performs on stage at St. Thomas More RC High School.

3. 1996

Pupils enjoy watching pop star Peter Andre, as he performs on stage at St. Thomas More RC High School. Photo: staff

Pop star Peter Andre, early in his career, on stage at St. Thomas More RC High School.

4. 1996

Pop star Peter Andre, early in his career, on stage at St. Thomas More RC High School. Photo: staff