What's on: new Forward, Together exhibition celebrating 50 years of Wigan Council

We take a look around Forward, Together, a new exhibition telling the story of the last 50 years of Wigan borough, hosted by the Archives: Wigan and Leigh at Leigh Town Hall.

By Michelle Adamson

Published 3rd Apr 2024, 15:45 BST

The free display, which has been curated with the help of students from Wigan and Leigh College, celebrates people, places and communities that have shaped the character of the borough since its formation in 1974. The exhibition is open Thursday to Saturday 10am to 2pm (4pm on weekdays) until September.

Katrina Houghton, lead officer - Arts Wigan Council at Forward, Together, a new exhibition telling the story of the last 50 years of Wigan Borough.

1. Forward Together exhibition

Katrina Houghton, lead officer - Arts Wigan Council at Forward, Together, a new exhibition telling the story of the last 50 years of Wigan Borough. Photo: Photographer Michelle Adamson

The exhibition is open Thursday to Saturday 10am to 2pm (4pm on weekdays) until September.

2. Forward Together exhibition

The exhibition is open Thursday to Saturday 10am to 2pm (4pm on weekdays) until September. Photo: Photographer Michelle Adamson

Neil Harris, business manager culture, art and heritage Wigan Council - at Forward, Together, a new exhibition telling the story of 50 years of Wigan Borough.

3. Forward Together exhibition

Neil Harris, business manager culture, art and heritage Wigan Council - at Forward, Together, a new exhibition telling the story of 50 years of Wigan Borough. Photo: Photographer Michelle Adamson

We take a look around Forward, Together, a new exhibition telling the story of the last 50 years of Wigan Borough.

4. Forward Together exhibition

We take a look around Forward, Together, a new exhibition telling the story of the last 50 years of Wigan Borough. Photo: Photographer Michelle Adamson

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