Over 100 years of photos featuring people, places and events on Wigan's Ormskirk Road

It’s one of the longest and busiest routes in Wigan, and Ormskirk Road in Newtown and Pemberton – whether it be residents, visitors, events or scenes – has been photographed many times over the decades.

This picture celebration spans more than a century from Edwardian times onwards and more recent ones should feature a few faces familar to locals.

13. Berkley House care home, Ormskirk Road, Pemberton, held a summer fun day. Support worker Mike Dodgson mans the cake stall with Scarlet, Kenzie and Tegan Ellison

. Photo: Gary Brunskill

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14. Pemberton Dental Practice, Ormskirk Road, Pemberton. Pictured are, left to right: Dr Arvi Boojawon, Dr Dave Taylor and Dr Philip Barton

. Photo: Paul Greenwood

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15. Brian Halliwell, owner of R Banks & Son (Funerals) Ltd., Ormskirk Road, Pemberton: In the RBF Services office with son Martin Halliwell and Tracey King

. Photo: Nick Fairhurst

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16. Anne Hindley, left, and Vicky Baxendale from AC Sports

. Photo: Michelle Adamson

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Over 100 years of photos featuring people, places and events on Wigan's Ormskirk Road

It’s one of the longest and busiest routes in Wigan, and Ormskirk Road in Newtown and Pemberton – whether it be residents, visitors, events or scenes – has been photographed many times over the decades.

13. Berkley House care home, Ormskirk Road, Pemberton, held a summer fun day. Support worker Mike Dodgson mans the cake stall with Scarlet, Kenzie and Tegan Ellison

14. Pemberton Dental Practice, Ormskirk Road, Pemberton. Pictured are, left to right: Dr Arvi Boojawon, Dr Dave Taylor and Dr Philip Barton

15. Brian Halliwell, owner of R Banks & Son (Funerals) Ltd., Ormskirk Road, Pemberton: In the RBF Services office with son Martin Halliwell and Tracey King

16. Anne Hindley, left, and Vicky Baxendale from AC Sports

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