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Market place Wigan

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Old postcard: Market Place, Wigan
Photo: Michael Wareing

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Item #: 34997

My mom bought the post card in 1962 on her first visit to the city.

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Comment by: Irene Roberts on 26th March 2024 at 12:47

Hard to believe, these days, that Wigan used to be so busy. We all remember those underground toilets with the ornate railings round them!

Comment by: Helen of Troy on 26th March 2024 at 12:58

What a wonderful postcard....I can remember Wigan looking like that, so busy !
Thanks Michael

Comment by: Linma on 27th March 2024 at 16:08

Used to catch the bus to Standish by the outside toilets.

Comment by: John Brown on 29th March 2024 at 11:09

Great picture

Comment by: Linma on 31st March 2024 at 08:00

Is our Wigan ever as busy as we see in that picture?

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