Spectacular but sad new images of Wigan's Galleries shopping centre demolition

By Charles Graham

Published 16th Aug 2023, 15:45 BST

An eye-in-the-sky gives Wigan residents a chance to see how the demolition of the Galleries shopping centre is progressing. Wigan Today reader and drone owner Brian King has kindly provided these fascinating but sad images of the mall’s gradual demise.

They show that many familiar buildings at the complex have been reduced to rubble but that there are still months of work ahead before the way is laid for the new Galleries25 project complete with hospitality, entertainment, retail and accommodation.

A bird's eye view of the Galleries demolition work

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A bird's eye view of the Galleries demolition work Photo: Brian King

The view of what is left of the Galleries from Mesnes Street

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The view of what is left of the Galleries from Mesnes Street Photo: Brian King

The view looking down on the rapidly-disappearing market place

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The view looking down on the rapidly-disappearing market place Photo: Brian King

A view of the Galleries with Market Street on the right and Market Place at the top

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A view of the Galleries with Market Street on the right and Market Place at the top Photo: Brian King