Here, we look back as she opened the Wigan Pier complex in 1986, celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Heinz factory in May 2009 and officially opened the Leigh Sports Village Stadium in May 2009.
5. The Queen
The Queen arrives at Wigan Pier to perform the opening ceremony on Friday 21st of March 1986. Photo: Frank Orrell
6. The Queen
Jane McLoughlin, of Christies bedding firm, presents the Queen with a pink bedding set outside Trencherfield Mill, 1986. Photo: Frank Orrell
7. The Queen
A big moment for a little girl.....she dashed out of the crowd on the Heritage Centre forecourt to present a posy to the Queen, Wigan Pier, 1986 Photo: Frank Orrell
8. The Queen
The royal party arrives at the Heritage Centre aboard the waterbus Emma to cheers from the crowds lining the canal banks, 1986. Photo: Frank Orrell