Arnold Schwarzenegger, right, holds up his then girlfriend Miss Great Britain Kathleen Winstanley, pictured with a friend outside Kath's home in Prescott Lane, Kitt Green, in 1968.Arnold Schwarzenegger, right, holds up his then girlfriend Miss Great Britain Kathleen Winstanley, pictured with a friend outside Kath's home in Prescott Lane, Kitt Green, in 1968.
Arnold Schwarzenegger, right, holds up his then girlfriend Miss Great Britain Kathleen Winstanley, pictured with a friend outside Kath's home in Prescott Lane, Kitt Green, in 1968.

Surprise A-list celebrities who've visited Wigan

Here’s a list of well-known celebrities who have made a special visit to wonderful Wigan over the years.
By Michelle Adamson
Published 21st Jun 2022, 15:45 GMT

Can you add any famous names to this list?

Laurel and Hardy made a personal appearance at Poolstock Greyhound Stadium during their 1947-48 Great Britain tour. Pictured are Stan and Ollie with, left to right between them, Oliver and Ron Hart who owned Poolstock Greyhound and Speedway Track

9. 9. Laurel and Hardy

Laurel and Hardy made a personal appearance at Poolstock Greyhound Stadium during their 1947-48 Great Britain tour. Pictured are Stan and Ollie with, left to right between them, Oliver and Ron Hart who owned Poolstock Greyhound and Speedway Track Photo: submit

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Pele - the world's most famous footballer guest-starred at the official opening of Dave Whelan's new JJB Sports headquarters and distribution centre at Martland Park in 1996. The visit was kept secret for fear of unmanageably large crowds' gathering, but some people still got wind of it in time.

10. 10. Pele

Pele - the world's most famous footballer guest-starred at the official opening of Dave Whelan's new JJB Sports headquarters and distribution centre at Martland Park in 1996. The visit was kept secret for fear of unmanageably large crowds' gathering, but some people still got wind of it in time. Photo: Frank Orrell

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Rod Stewart - he played football in a celebrity football match to launch the new JJB Stadium 22 years ago The singer is pictured with our reporter Paula Langin.

11. 11. Rod Stewart

Rod Stewart - he played football in a celebrity football match to launch the new JJB Stadium 22 years ago The singer is pictured with our reporter Paula Langin. Photo: PAUL SIMPSON

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Johnny Depp - a bit of a wild card this one. There were unconfirmed reports of Depp visiting Wigan after it was announced that he was considering playing home-grown entertainer George Formby in a biopic. The film was never made.

12. 12. Johnny Depp

Johnny Depp - a bit of a wild card this one. There were unconfirmed reports of Depp visiting Wigan after it was announced that he was considering playing home-grown entertainer George Formby in a biopic. The film was never made. Photo: submitted

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