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Marketplace 1910
Top of town, looking at Lowes Department Store. Lowes opened in 1887 and expanded over the years. It closed in 1985, just 2 years short of its centenary. |
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Wallgate c1910
A picture of Wallgate, the bank to the left of the picture being built. |
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Wallgate 1930
A similar shot to the last one, this one is from the 1930s. |
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Wallgate c1910
A different view of Wallgate, looking the other way. |
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Wallgate Station 1800s
An old photo of Wallgate Station with the Victoria Hotel in the background. |
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Standishgate 1910
Top of town, looking down Standishgate. Makinsons arcade is on the left of the photo. |
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Wigan Market Hall
The original Wigan Market Hall, now replaced by the Galleries Shopping Centre. |
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Makinsons Arcarde 1913
Makinsons Arcade opened in 1898. This photo was taken in 1913. The decorations are to celebrate the visit of King George V. |
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Bricklayers Arms
A group of miners enjoying a pint at the Bricklayers Arms on Hallgate. |
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The Hippodrome
The Hippodrome in King Street was one of Lancashires best known music halls. It was damaged by fire in 1956 and later closed down. George Formby Senior often performed there. |
