The official unveiling of a statue commemorating the mining history of Wigan Borough is one of several events taking place this weekend.
Wigan city center also hosts the annual Diggers Festival on Saturday and a cultural heritage event marking the anniversary of the Battle of Britain.
The mining statue – depicting a miner, pit-brow girl, and child – has stood next to Wigan Town Hall since last year.
It is the culmination of a project led by the charity Wigan Heritage and Mining Monument (Whamm) with support from the Wigan Council.
Wigan Council Chairman, Alderman David Molyneux, said: “Our district is very proud of our mining heritage and the statue is a fantastic addition to our city center.
“The official reveal was postponed last year due to the pandemic, but it’s definitely worth the wait. It’s a proud moment and I want to thank everyone who contributed to this project. “
Councilor Sheila Ramsdale, Chairwoman of Whamm, said: “Most people are familiar with the district’s mining history, it was first documented in the 13th century.
“The statue commemorates the centuries-old legacy, the people who have suffered, and also the incredibly important contribution the Wigan Borough counties made to the industrial revolution.”
The unveiling of the mining statue will take place on Saturday, September 11, between 11 a.m. and 11.30 a.m. The location is between the Wigan Life Center South building and City Hall.
Wigan town center also hosts the annual Diggers Festival on Saturday, celebrating the life and work of Gerrard Winstanley.
The event, with live music and performances, will take place between 11:00 am and 9:30 pm in Believe Square.
To mark the anniversary of the Battle of Britain, a heritage event is being held in the market square in Wigan city center.
The free family event with an exhibition of military and vintage cars will also take place on Saturday, September 11th, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
