Sports stars, actors, musicians and royalty have all graced Wiganers with their presence, some on more than one occasion as pictures from our archives show.
How many can you remember popping to Wigan?
5. Iron Man
Yes that is Iron Mike Tyson! The former World Heavyweight champion was a guest at Hope Special School where he showed his caring side during a brief visit. Photo: NW
6. Holy cow!
Another boxing champ and former opponent of Iron Mike, Evander Holyfield, also paid Hope School a visit. It's a good job him and Tyson weren't there at the same time! Photo: NW
7. Stone the crowes!
Gladiator mega star Russell Crowe spent a night at Kilhey Court Hotel as he negotiated with Wigan Warriors about coach Michael Maguire moving to South Sydney Rabbitohs in 2011. Photo: Martin Rickett
8. A proper Charlie
Black and White movie star Charlie Chaplin performed at the Wigan Hippodrome with Fred Karno's Company of Comedians in around 1911. Photo: Charles Morris