They are the borough’s most despised and often grottiest landmarks, some of which have blotted the horizon for many years, others which get uglier by the month and a few that are set to become a whole lot better looking in 2024. Sadly, many of them are former pubs and restaurants. We have made a point of not identifying private addresses.
1. Wigan's worst eyesores
Some of Wigan's eye-offending landmarks that locals would love to see done up - or knocked down - in 2026 Photo: Charles Graham
2. Wigan's worst eyesores
You need a long memory to recall when the Rock Hotel on Warrington Road, Lower Ince, was a bustling and attractive destination. And there's little sign of its looking any better in the near future Photo: Charles Graham
3. Wigan's worst eyesores
What used to be the Indian restaurant Monsoon really is a grim mess, especially these days for those taking a canalside walk by Poolstock. This is the view at the back of it, supposedly sealed off to pedestrians because it poses a safety hazard. When the wall collapse happened in the summer it was hoped this might precipitate total demolition for safety reasons, but it remains stubbornly there for now. Photo: Charles Graham
4. Wigan's worst eyesores
It's a great shame that the former Walmesley Arms at Spring View can't be pressed back into use. As a hostelry it closed nine years ago and was converted into smart flats. But then a fire broke out in it and the place has now been boarded up for nearly four years Photo: Charles Graham