Michelle Adamson

1 week ago | wigantoday.net | Michelle Adamson

As revealed earlier this week, a grade II listed former Wigan Masonic Hall in the town centre is fast being turned into apartments. The Tower Buildings on Wallgate were designed by Bolton architects Bradshaw and Gass in 1898. They are known for their elaborate red brick and terracotta architecture became a Masonic Hall in 1901. The Hall was used for lodge meetings and functions for over 100 years and the last meeting was held in 2004.

1 week ago | wigantoday.net | Michelle Adamson

A few longer memories should be stirred by this!1. Wigan people and events in 1967. Photo: STAFF2. RETRO 1967RETRO 1967 Speech Day at All Saints Secondary School Wigan Photo: staff3. RETRO 1967RETRO 1967 - An exhibition of psychedelic art at Studio Five in Commercial Yard Wigan. Photo: gb4. 1967RETRO 1967 - Wigan fashion show Haigh Hall Photo: gb

1 week ago | wigantoday.net | Michelle Adamson

Caroline Joynt of the acclaimed Willpower Youth Theatre in Wigan, with some of the many stage costumes, vintage clothes and props for sale. The company is having a big clear-out with hundreds of items up for grabs, ready for members of the public to come along, make an offer and take a costume or two away. The sale days take place at St Michael’s Church Hall on Shaw Street, Swinley, Thursday 17th April between 3pm and 7pm and Saturday 19th April 2pm-6pm.

1 week ago | wigantoday.net | Michelle Adamson

These pictures were taken almost 40 years ago in 1986 when there were a lot more to photograph. 1. Wigan walking days in 1986. Photo: STAFF2. 1986Trinity United Reformed Church, Wigan, walking day June 1986. Photo: Frank Orrell3. 1986Strolling in the sunshine at St. George's, Wigan, walking day on Sunday 15th of June 1986. Photo: Frank Orrell4. 1986The Wigan Baptists Sunday School, Scarisbrick Street, line up for their walking day on Sunday 15th of June 1986. Photo: Frank Orrell

1 week ago | wigantoday.net | Michelle Adamson

Here’s a fascinating collection of pictures taken of Wigan events in that year. 1. People and events making Wigan's news in 1990. Photo: STAFF2. 1190Retiring consultant surgeon with Wigan Health Authority, Miss Kate Fussell, centre, receives gifts from Maureen Bunting, breast care sister, on behalf of the Breast Cancer Support Group on Thursday 29th of November 1990. Photo: Frank Orrell3. 1990A Wigan Boys' Brigade Battalion Junior Section cross country race at Aspull on Saturday 17th of February 1990.