43 pictures from Wigan garden parties in the '70s

We travel back half a century for this fabulous gallery of pictures taken at Wigan garden parties in the 1970s (few people seem to organise them anymore, sadly).

The events featured were organised by and raised money for local churches, schools and hospitals.

41. Keeping in step are morris dancers of different codes with the Platt Bridge Debutantes and the Horwich Prize Medal Morris Men at Wigan Infirmary garden party in 1979

. Photo: Frank Orrell

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42. Wrightington Hospital Garden Party in 1979

. Photo: STAFF

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43. Veteran comedian Sandy "Can you hear me mother?" Powell signs autographs after opening Wrightington Hospital Garden Party in 1979

. Photo: STAFF

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