You aren't a true Wiganer if you haven't done at least half of these things

By Jon Peake

Published 5th May 2023, 17:13 GMT

Updated 10th May 2023, 12:16 GMT

Wigan is famous for many things – Wigan Pier, rugby and football, pies, Uncle Joe’s Mint Balls to name just a few, but how many of these Wigan-specific things have your done that cement your standing as a true Wiganer?

If you can’t say yes to at least half of these, are you a true Wiganer? Only you can answer that.

Let’s get cracking …

See also The Verve in Wigan: It's 25 years ago this month since The Verve played Haigh Hall

You aren't a true Wiganer if you haven't done at least half of the things listed below

. You aren't a true Wiganer if you haven't done at least half of these things

You aren't a true Wiganer if you haven't done at least half of the things listed below Photo: NW

Can you really call yourself a true Wiganer if you've never had three pies on a stick?

. Had a 'Wigan Kebab'

Can you really call yourself a true Wiganer if you've never had three pies on a stick? Photo: NW

The traditional donning of fancy dress for Boxing Day night on King Street should be in your arsenal if you're a true Wiganer!

. Put your fancy dress on for Boxing Day party night

The traditional donning of fancy dress for Boxing Day night on King Street should be in your arsenal if you're a true Wiganer! Photo: NW

It's a pretty big boast to have in your locker and one you should use as often as possible!

. Told a non Wiganer that The Verve are from Wigan

It's a pretty big boast to have in your locker and one you should use as often as possible! Photo: NW

You aren't a true Wiganer if you haven't done at least half of the things listed below

1. You aren't a true Wiganer if you haven't done at least half of these things

You aren't a true Wiganer if you haven't done at least half of the things listed below Photo: NW

Can you really call yourself a true Wiganer if you've never had three pies on a stick?

2. Had a 'Wigan Kebab'

Can you really call yourself a true Wiganer if you've never had three pies on a stick? Photo: NW

The traditional donning of fancy dress for Boxing Day night on King Street should be in your arsenal if you're a true Wiganer!

3. Put your fancy dress on for Boxing Day party night

The traditional donning of fancy dress for Boxing Day night on King Street should be in your arsenal if you're a true Wiganer! Photo: NW

It's a pretty big boast to have in your locker and one you should use as often as possible!

4. Told a non Wiganer that The Verve are from Wigan

It's a pretty big boast to have in your locker and one you should use as often as possible! Photo: NW

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