19 miscellaneous pictures showing slices of Wigan life in 1967

By Michelle Adamson

Published 8th Jan 2025, 15:45 GMT

Updated 10th Jan 2026, 09:10 GMT

A mini-pop music festival, a Mothers’ Union event and a fashion show were among happenings that were captured on film by Wigan Observer photographers in 1967.

A few distant memories might be awakened by this gallery.

A pop festival in Wigan Photo: gb

Speech Day at All Saints Secondary School, Wigan Photo: staff

Speech Day at All Saints Secondary School Wigan Photo: staff

The Wigan Mothers Union annual walk at Wigan parish church Photo: STAFF

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