Take in these spectacular views of Wigan from the skies in 2007

By Gary Brunskill and Michelle Adamson

Published 15th Sep 2026, 15:45 GMT

It is very interesting to compare and contrast the changing landscape of Wigan with these eye-in-the-sky images taken from a small aircraft flying over the borough almost 20 years ago in 2007.

See how many local landmarks you can spot from these unusual vantage points and by how much or little they have altered since.

Over the village of Billinge

1. 2007

Over the village of Billinge Photo: staff

A view of St Wilfrid's church, Standish

2. 2007

A view of St Wilfrid's church, Standish Photo: staff

A view of Billinge hospital, this scene looks very different now as the hospital has been demolished and housing estates built.

3. 2007

A view of Billinge hospital, this scene looks very different now as the hospital has been demolished and housing estates built. Photo: staff

Standish with a view of High Street and the crossroads

4. 2007

Standish with a view of High Street and the crossroads Photo: staff

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