They date from early in the 20th century to about a decade ago, some of the later ones coming from Down Your Way picture features.
21. Youngsters taking part in the round the beacons charity walk in May 1969. It involved hiking around Billinge beacon to Ashurst beacon and Parbold beacon back to Wigan Rugby Union Club via Standish.This section is on Ormskirk Road, Newtown, with the Bird i'th Hand pub on the left and Douglas Garage in the background. On the right is Trentham Street.
. Photo: Frank Orrell
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