Picture special: stunning and hitherto unseen aerial pictures of Wigan landmarks

Here are some very familiar parts of Wigan taken from an angle many readers will have never seen before.

By Charles Graham

Published 2nd Jan 2023, 15:45 BST

Wigan Today reader Brian King has had a drone camera for eight years now and he likes nothing better on a fine day than taking aerial shots of local landmarks.

Here is a selection of 24 never-before-seen images of the borough from the sky.

Mesnes Park

1. Mesnes Park

Mesnes Park Photo: Brian King

The Eckersley Mills complex at Wigan Pier

2. The Eckersley Mills complex at Wigan Pier

The Eckersley Mills complex at Wigan Pier Photo: Brian King

Horrocks and Scotman's Flashes

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Horrocks and Scotman's Flashes Photo: Brian King

Where road, rail and canal meet at Gathurst

4. Where road, rail and canal meet at Gathurst

Where road, rail and canal meet at Gathurst Photo: Brian King