Retro – historic scenes of Wigan from the 1890s to the 1960s
5. RETRO
Wallgate with the Victoria Hotel and the station at the turn of the 20th century. Photo: Frank Orrell
6. 1908
Tebbing's boot and shoe shop, Wigan, in 1908, location unknown but possibly Millgate. A poster advertises Wigan Annual Fair with Royal Motor Cars, Cinematograph and Aunt Sallys Cocoanut Bowling. Photo: Frank Orrell
7. 1967
Whelley Station in April 1967 when it was still in use as a goods station. Photo: Frank Orrell
8. 1969
Excavations for the new Wigan Technical College under way affording a view through to the market square, the bus station and Hope Street in February 1969. Photo: Frank Orrell