RETRO: Wigan in 1998 including that famous Verve gig

By Michelle Adamson

Published 3rd Jun 2023, 04:55 GMT

Wigan in 1998 – our photographers captured charity events, sports, awards and that historic gig at Haigh Hall.

RETRO – 1998

RETRO 1998 - Gentlemen's outfitters P A Kinley of King St Wigan closes after 100 years trading. James Davies pictured before closing the store.

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RETRO 1998 - Gentlemen's outfitters P A Kinley of King St Wigan closes after 100 years trading. James Davies pictured before closing the store. Photo: gb

RETRO 1998 - Wigan scouts stage a fancy dress walk for Wigan Infirmary funds

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RETRO 1998 - Wigan scouts stage a fancy dress walk for Wigan Infirmary funds Photo: GB

Robin Park was the venue for the Wigan schools' athletics competition as local youngsters battled it out in both track and field events in June 1998.

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Robin Park was the venue for the Wigan schools' athletics competition as local youngsters battled it out in both track and field events in June 1998. Photo: Frank Orrell

Robin Park was the venue for the Wigan schools' athletics competition as local youngsters battled it out in both track and field events in June 1998.

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Robin Park was the venue for the Wigan schools' athletics competition as local youngsters battled it out in both track and field events in June 1998. Photo: Frank Orrell

RETRO 1998 - The 50th anniversary presentation evening of Wigan Badminton Club at Central Park rugby club.

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RETRO 1998 - The 50th anniversary presentation evening of Wigan Badminton Club at Central Park rugby club. Photo: GB

Wigan Rugby League Club legends Shaun Edwards and Billy Boston share a toast as they are the first two players to be honoured in the club's new Hall of Fame at a dinner held at Wrightington Country Club on Thursday 19th of March 1998.

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Wigan Rugby League Club legends Shaun Edwards and Billy Boston share a toast as they are the first two players to be honoured in the club's new Hall of Fame at a dinner held at Wrightington Country Club on Thursday 19th of March 1998. Photo: Frank Orrell

Wigan stars Gary Connolly, Andy Farrell, Kris Radlinski and Danny Moore at the club's Hall of Fame dinner held at Wrightington Country Club on Thursday 19th of March 1998.

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Wigan stars Gary Connolly, Andy Farrell, Kris Radlinski and Danny Moore at the club's Hall of Fame dinner held at Wrightington Country Club on Thursday 19th of March 1998. Photo: Frank Orrell

RETRO 1998 - Gentlemen's outfitters P A Kinley of King St Wigan closes after 100 years trading. James Davies pictured before closing the store.

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RETRO 1998 - Gentlemen's outfitters P A Kinley of King St Wigan closes after 100 years trading. James Davies pictured before closing the store. Photo: gb

RETRO 1998 - Wigan scouts stage a fancy dress walk for Wigan Infirmary funds

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RETRO 1998 - Wigan scouts stage a fancy dress walk for Wigan Infirmary funds Photo: GB

Robin Park was the venue for the Wigan schools' athletics competition as local youngsters battled it out in both track and field events in June 1998.

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Robin Park was the venue for the Wigan schools' athletics competition as local youngsters battled it out in both track and field events in June 1998. Photo: Frank Orrell

Robin Park was the venue for the Wigan schools' athletics competition as local youngsters battled it out in both track and field events in June 1998.

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Robin Park was the venue for the Wigan schools' athletics competition as local youngsters battled it out in both track and field events in June 1998. Photo: Frank Orrell

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