Wigan's famous visitors: 16 world-famous people that have visited our great town
By Jon Peake
Published 24th Apr 2023, 16:04 BST
Updated 24th Apr 2023, 16:04 BST
Wigan has seen its fair share of big-name celebrity visitors and royals over the years, but do you remember them coming to our town?
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?
17. Her Royal Highness
Her Majesty The Queen paid Wigan a visit on more than one occasion - here she is seen at Heinz in Kitt Green in 2009. Photo: NW