Here are the pubs and clubs on King Street that sparked the most precious memories for Wiganers
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While many of the venues and entertainment have changed over time, it is still home for those enjoying a night out.
People have fond memories of the street, whether a visit to the Royal Court Theatre or dancing in nightclubs into the small hours on a Saturday night.
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Hide AdWigan Today asked users which venues sparked the most memories from King Street.
Janette McKee said: “For me, Turnkey, Scott’s and JR's but in the early days it was Bees Knees then on to Bluto's.”
Nikki Lee said: “Springbok where I got my first job then Bambooza and Embargo, as well as karaoke in Cheers.”
Martin Harrison said: “When I first started going out around town, it was Scott’s and Turnkey.
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Hide Ad"A couple of years later it was Bentleys and Ibiza bar with triple vodka Redbull and the good old Chambulls all night.”
Kate Heyworth said: “Prince’s, where I met my now husband, Surfers, Walkabout and Chicago Rock.”
Linda Collier Hughes added: “King of clubs and Jr's. Had brilliant times in them both.”
Vicky Blakeley said: “Scott’s was my favourite and Turnkey on a Thursday. Those were the days.”
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Hide AdSam O’Neill commented: “Studio 46, what a time to be alive.”
Susan Davies added: “Underground had great music. Leo’s with the old chamber pots filled with snakebite.
“Chaplin’s, Wednesday half price cocktails, Friday and Saturday. The best nightclub, music and atmosphere.
“Turnkey on a Thursday was the only night you could wear trainers.”
Sammy Lou M said: “Hub and if you were really refusing to go home and didn’t mind where you went, Fever.”