Seven decades on: Queen's first Wigan visit and other 1954 events

It’s 70 years since the late Queen Elizabeth II first visited Wigan as monarch and this gallery features a number of pictures from that royal occasion in 1954.

But there are other images of news and sporting events of that vintage to enjoy too.

21. It's the FA Cup and Newcastle United have taken on Wigan Athletic. Newcastle coach Stan Seymour congratulates the Wigan team after they held the Geordies to a draw at St James's Park

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22. Wigan Athletic supporters bound for St James's Park before a Newcastle-Latics FA Cup match

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