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Central Station, Station Road, Wigan
Central Station, Station Road, Wigan
Photo: Brian Laithwaite
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Item #: 25286
Central Station, Station Road, Wigan

Comment by: owd viewer on 20th June 2014 at 09:38

When did the bathroom showrooms take over Central Station buildings?I can't remember the name,was it Makinsons?

Comment by: DerekB on 20th June 2014 at 13:24

Owd viewer, the bathroom supplies showroom was George Makinson. I don't remember that they took over part of the station buildings - I think they were there on Station Rd well before the station was closed - in fact, for as long as I can remember.

Comment by: Bill on 22nd June 2014 at 15:22

Part of the station was Marsden's garden centre,

Comment by: Jo Thomas on 23rd June 2014 at 14:38

There Was A Bath Showroom Opposite The Station

Comment by: Ron D on 4th July 2014 at 09:38

George Makinson .Sold fire places from there .I worked about 1940 for them,

Comment by: chris coates on 6th March 2018 at 21:45

Hello Brian
Super photo. If you would like to see it appear in the forthcoming book on Lower Ince shed and the line please contact me. Chris

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