Wigan Carnival pictures from the 1920s to '80s

For decades Wigan Carnival was a major event on the town’s calendar, featuring a parades of floats, fancy dress and marching bands processing through the centre followed by a big party.

Here are some picture reminders of those days covering more than 60 years.

9. The line-up for the Wigan Carnival Queen competition at St Andrew's, Springfield, in 1986

. Photo: Staff

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10. A young scarecrow took part in the 1982 parade

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11. Wigan's 13th century heroine of legend, Lady Mabel Bradshaigh, is reincarnated at the 1934 carnival

. Photo: UGC

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12. The Wigan Evening Post staff aboard their float in 1982

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