Rewind: May Day Galas at Haigh Hall in years past

With May Day almost upon us, we look back at one of the many Wigan events celebrating this bank holiday with its sometimes political connections.
By Sian Jones
Published 21st Apr 2024, 04:55 BST

The May Day Rally and Gala at Haigh Hall was a very popular event for thousands of Wiganers and many a Labour Party grandee appeared there over the years.

May Day Rally All smiles from the platform party who opened Ther NULSC May Day Gala at Haigh Hall Ian Mc Cartney and Hazel Blears Health Minister lead the waving.

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May Day Rally All smiles from the platform party who opened Ther NULSC May Day Gala at Haigh Hall Ian Mc Cartney and Hazel Blears Health Minister lead the waving. Photo: JOHN LEATHERBARROW

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the annual May Day rally organised by the Labour Party in 1987

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the annual May Day rally organised by the Labour Party in 1987 Photo: Gary Brunskill

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The Red Rose Marching Band entertaining the crowds at Haigh hall on the May day rally.

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The Red Rose Marching Band entertaining the crowds at Haigh hall on the May day rally. Photo: JOHN LEATHERBARROW

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May bank holiday rally at Haigh Hall in 1982 with guest speaker Dennis Healey flanked by local MP Roger Stott and Councillor

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May bank holiday rally at Haigh Hall in 1982 with guest speaker Dennis Healey flanked by local MP Roger Stott and Councillor Photo: Gary Brunskill

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