A view of Wallgate, Wigan, from the railway bridge with the Wheatsheaf pub prominent and St Joseph's RC Church and Trencherfield Mill in the background in October 1979A view of Wallgate, Wigan, from the railway bridge with the Wheatsheaf pub prominent and St Joseph's RC Church and Trencherfield Mill in the background in October 1979
A view of Wallgate, Wigan, from the railway bridge with the Wheatsheaf pub prominent and St Joseph's RC Church and Trencherfield Mill in the background in October 1979

Wigan streetscapes feature in these photos from our archives

Take a stroll down Wigan's memory lane with these pictures from the past...
By Henry Widdas, Communities Content Page Manager
Published 27th Aug 2021, 12:51 BST
Updated 27th Aug 2021, 12:52 BST

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

The controversial Wigan Centre Arcade under construction in March 1974

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The controversial Wigan Centre Arcade under construction in March 1974

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The Hope Street side of Wigan bus station in 1981

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The Hope Street side of Wigan bus station in 1981

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Regulars at the Anderton Arms line up at their annual presentation evening in 1973

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Regulars at the Anderton Arms line up at their annual presentation evening in 1973

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Regulars at the Anderton Arms line up at their annual presentation evening in 1973

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Regulars at the Anderton Arms line up at their annual presentation evening in 1973

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