Coordinates: 53°32′46″N 2°37′52″W / 53.546°N 2.631°W / 53.546; -2.631 (public square)

Believe Square

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This article is about the public space in Wigan. For the Square outside Leigh Town Hall, see Believe Square, Leigh.
Believe Square
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Construction
Completion2012

Believe Square is a public space in Wigan, Greater Manchester, England, situated by Wigan Town Hall, and is the site of the town's Walk of Fame, known as the "Believe Stars".[1][better source needed] Established in 2012, Wigan Council honours individuals and organizations, embodying Wigan's "Believe" mantra, with a star, on the basis of their contributions to society and the community.[2]

Architecture

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The 18ft tall Face of Wigan sculpture by Rick Kirby erected in 2008

The square is the site of the "Face of Wigan," a 2008 sculpture by artist Rick Kirby.[3][4] The piece features a steel face, with facets reflecting the Wigan community and its hinterland.[5]

Wigan Life Centre

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The Wigan Life Centre on the square is a hub for education, the arts, and leisure, as well as the site of civic offices.[6][7][8] The Life Centre adjoins Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council, on the site of the former Wigan International Pool.[8][9] Opened in 2011, as a consolidate public services hub.[10] The Life Centre consists of two main buildings: the North and South sites.[10] The North site houses a library and neighbourhood support facilities, the South site's "Healthy Living Zone", focuses on leisure and health services, including a 50-metre (160 ft) swimming pool,[11] a gym, and fitness studios.[10][12]

The hub is used for education, employment, and healthy-living programs.[13][14][10][15][better source needed]

Believe

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The "Believe" mantra has been associated with the local sports teams of Wigan since the early 2010s.[16] In 2013, Wigan Athletic F.C. won the 2012–13 FA Cup,[17] and the Wigan Warriors rugby league club won the Super League Grand Final.[18] The "Believe" slogan developed from then.[19][20] A related town square, Civic Square in Leigh, Greater Manchester is also the site of "Believe Stars".[21][22]

Notable Inductees

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Individuals and groups awarded stars on Believe Square include:

References

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