Whelan's frozen food store on Market Street in Wigan in 1970Whelan's frozen food store on Market Street in Wigan in 1970
Whelan's frozen food store on Market Street in Wigan in 1970

Shopping in Wigan in the 1970s, remember these places?

Take a stroll down Wigan's memory lane with these photos from the past
By Henry Widdas, Communities Content Page Manager
Published 17th Mar 2021, 15:45 BST
Updated 25th Mar 2021, 11:32 BST

Recognise yourself in any of these photos? Let us know if you do!

The Green Shield Stamp store Wigan in 1970

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The Green Shield Stamp store Wigan in 1970

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The Green Shield Stamp store Wigan in 1970

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The Green Shield Stamp store Wigan in 1970

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The Orrell Post shopping area in 1973

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The Orrell Post shopping area in 1973

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