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.

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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22. Pat and Keith Mills from the charity and shop, MAMIA

. Photo: David Hurst

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23. Michelle Hatton from The Village Kitchen Bakery

. Photo: MA

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24. Ormskirk Road, Pemberton, in the 1960s

. Photo: gb

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