Photos of Wigan
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Central Park
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PRINCE AT CENTRAL PARK
Photo: RON HUNT
Photo: RON HUNT
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Item #: 23102
Item #: 23102
The Prince of Wales (later Edward Vlll) visiting Central Park on November 23 1932.This was the first time Royalty had ever visited any Rugby League ground. The occasion was a match between two teams of unemployed Wigan Youths.
Watching the proceedings are Chief Constable Tom Pey, The Mayor Councillor Walter Atherton. Mr. Cecil Mason, a Wigan Journalist, and Mr. F.C. Dove, editor of the Wigan Observer
Watching the proceedings are Chief Constable Tom Pey, The Mayor Councillor Walter Atherton. Mr. Cecil Mason, a Wigan Journalist, and Mr. F.C. Dove, editor of the Wigan Observer
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