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Wigan Album

Queen's Hall, Market Street, Wigan

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Flyer from 1976
Flyer from 1976
Photo: Daniel Catterall
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Item #: 35245
Front cover and back cover photo.

Comment by: Irene Roberts on 7th August 2024 at 07:40

I remember going here from school for a special occasion, (speech day, I think it was), in the mid-1960s. It was very impressive inside. I remember the school choir sounded wonderful, (I wasn't a member, having a voice like two cracked plates!)

Comment by: Colin Traynor on 7th August 2024 at 13:21

Daniel, I never get tired of seeing photos of the interior of The Queens Hall and just wish it was still there today. Wigan is sadly lacking in such a venue.
I am sure the seating was made in Barn Lane Golborne by CR Harrisons. The chair model as I recall was called 'The Dreadnought'. Cast iron stanchions, solid beech timber framed seat and back and an element of padded upholstery.

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