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

News and sporting events in the Wigan of 72 years ago feature in this charming 1954 collection from our picture archives

It is dominated by a first visit to the town of the young Queen Elizabeth.

9. One of many handshakes with the Queen during her Wigan visit

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10. The Queen and Duke meet dignitaries

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11. The Queen inspects the troops

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12. Patriotic Wiganers hope for a glimpse of the Queen

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