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Haigh Hall

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

RETRO: Wigan in 1998 including that famous Verve gig Michelle Adamson

(L-R) Coun Chris Ready, volunteer Brian Muscroft, Coun Ron Conway and Coun Laura Flynn with the Moot Hall slab

Artefact with links to 1422 found during overhaul of historical site in Wigan George Lythgoe

Fantastic memories as The Verve play Haigh Hall on May 24, 1998

25 years ago today - The Verve's magical homecoming gig at Haigh Hall Jon Peake

Steeplejack, steam enthusiast and cult television personality Fred Dibnah gets a bit steamed up as he meets the Ashton Carnival Queen Diane Galvin on Saturday 14th of June 1986.

RETRO: See what news and events were making Wigan's headlines in 1986 Michelle Adamson

Below are some of the performers and crowd at Haigh Fest 2017 - did you go?

Wigan memories: Haigh Fest 2017 in pictures Jon Peake

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 Jon Peake

Aspull ward councillors from left, Chris Ready, Laura Flynn and Ron Conway at Haigh Hall as work begins on site.

Major multi-million pound transformation of Wigan's historic Haigh Hall begins Alan Weston

Five-year-old cancer survivor Victoria Calland before she took part in the 2018 Race for Life at Haigh Woodland Park

April events over the years at Haigh Hall and Mesnes Park Charles Graham

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The 29th Earl of Crawford - whose family built Haigh Hall - has died Gaynor Clarke

Jack Johnson - the inspiration for Joining Jack - in Run Wigan Festival's lead car, provided by HW Moon

Countdown is on as participants get ready for Run Wigan Festival 2023 Gaynor Clarke

Ray Turner

Hauntings investigator goes viral Sian Jones

Leigh Leopard Keanan Brand is now starring on Love Island

LUKE MARSDEN: Love Island star Keanan is doing Wigan proud Luke Marsden

The public access to Haigh Hall has been secured with a new right of way

Haigh Hall public access secured Sian Jones

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RETRO: Wigan Race for Life pictures taken in 2003 Gary Brunskill and Michelle Adamson

The medals for the 2023 Run Wigan Festival

Medals revealed for half marathon and 5k at Run Wigan Festival Gaynor Clarke

From left, Coun Ron Conway, Coun Laura Flynn, Ian Boardman and Joanne Smith from Friends of Haigh Hall and Open Access group, Coun Chris Ready, James Winterbottom director of digital, leisure and wellbeing at Wigan Council and creative directors Al and Al (front).

Haigh Hall bid team's sheer delight at £20m windfall Sian Jones

Haigh Hall is set to be transformed after receiving £20m from the Levelling Up fund

What do residents think about Haigh Hall's £20m funding? Sian Jones

Wigan's jewel in the crown Haigh Hall

Wigan's Haigh Hall secures £20m in Levelling Up cash for a major makeover George Lythgoe

Lulu the cat has been missing for eight weeks

Community angered by spate of cat thefts Sian Jones

Coun David Molyneux

‘Exciting projects’ in Wigan in 2023 to follow up ‘a brilliant 12 months’ George Lythgoe

Junior Nsemba

Nsemba says he's hungry for more first team games in 2023 Amos Wynn

Sam Powell in pre-season training

Powell discusses the long-term benefits of the tough pre-season sessions Amos Wynn

Joe Shorrocks

Shorrocks reflects on the first few weeks of pre-season Amos Wynn

Runners get into the spirit of Halloween as they take part in the second annual Fright Night 10K, run by Fylde Coast Runners and Wigan Council, held at Haigh Woodland Park, Wigan

Halloween: Spooky snaps from Haigh Hall's Fright Night Fun Run Hannah Bridgeman

Two big fireworks displays are planned

Skies above Wigan set to light up with two big events planned for Bonfire Night George Lythgoe

A witch outside Haigh Hall at last year's Fright Night 10k

Brave souls can get running as Wigan Fright Night 10k returns for Halloween Gaynor Clarke

Al and Al at Haigh Hall

Artists at the heart of Haigh Hall's rebirth to give a talk to Wigan Civic Trust Charles Graham

Autum on the Leeds and Liverpool canal on approach to Haigh Woodland Park

Walkers to take in Wigan's jewel-in-the-crown parkland Charles Graham

Haigh Hall is a special place to many Wiganers

LUKE MARSDEN: Doubts over latest Haigh Hall masterplan Luke Marsden

Fireworks at Haigh Hall

Column: Bonfire Night will add some sparkle to a grim year Luke Marsden

An unused building on the Haigh estate

Ambitious plans for Wigan's jewel-in-the-crown Haigh Hall unveiled George Lythgoe

Haigh Hall could be transformed if the funding is granted

Bid submitted for nearly £40m for three major Wigan projects Gaynor Clarke

Creative directors Al and Al, left and right, at the location of the new gate with Coun David Molyneux and Dominic Liptrot, of Lost Art

New design revealed for gate at Haigh Hall after vote by Wigan residents Gaynor Clarke

Fun at the front of the crowd

REWIND: 20 photos from Haigh Fest in 2009 Michelle Adamson

Dr Mary Major at Haigh Hall with Al and Al

Daughter of Wigan artist Theodore Major 'fell in love' with Haigh Hall Gaynor Clarke

Clive Pitts is angry at Wigan Council's decision to replace the wall to something not in keeping with the countryside.

Wigan residents complain about "eyesore" replacement wall Charles Graham

Gates with an eye design seen on the ceiling in Haigh Hall

Have your say on design for 'symbolic' gates at Wigan's Haigh Hall Gaynor Clarke

The Commonwealth Games baton will come to Wigan as part of the relay

Commonwealth Games baton to visit Wigan as part of relay Gaynor Clarke and Richard Vernalls

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Haigh Hall masterplan could bring 'important economic benefits' to Wigan Gaynor Clarke

Artists Al and Al show the Haigh Hall masterplan to Coun Chris Ready and James Winterbottom, Wigan Council's director of digital, leisure and well-being

Masterplan revealed for Wigan's historic Haigh Hall Gaynor Clarke

Work will take place to the Plantation Gates and lodges as part of the restoration project

Plans revealed for 'woodland hub' and restoration work at historic Wigan park Gaynor Clarke

RETRO 2007 Opening of the Grand Arcade Wigan....Lemar joins his army of fans before taking to the stage

RETRO: step back in time to Wigan 2007 Michelle Adamson

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Call for inquiry into cost of ending hotel deal at Wigan's historic Haigh Hall George Lythgoe

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Plans submitted for repair work at Wigan's Haigh Hall Gaynor Clarke

Author Rhona Whiteford with Major Alan Taberner and Major Linda Taberner from the Medical Living History Group with her new book A Legacy of Ghosts

Wigan landmark stars in new ghost story Charles Graham

Friends of Wall Hey want to restore the Wall Hey Pit Ventilation Chimney to help maintain Wigan's mining heritage

Help save Wigan's mining heritage Sian Jones

Wigan half marathon medal

Medals revealed for Run Wigan Festival 2022 Gaynor Clarke

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Plans unveiled for improvement work at Wigan's historic Haigh Hall Gaynor Clarke

General view of Haigh

Report names Wigan area as one of the best rural locations Sian Jones

Credit: Breakey & Co.

Five-bed Wigan family home with landscaped garden yours for £550,000 Jack Marshall, Reporter