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.

17. Haigh Vicarage garden party rose queen crowning ceremony in 1974

. Photo: STAFF

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18. Competitors in a bed race try to negotiate mattress obstacles during one of the events at Billinge Hospital garden party in 1974

. Photo: Frank Orrell

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19. Wrightington Hospital garden party in 1976

. Photo: STAFF

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20. Scouts enjoy their summer garden party at Goose Green in 1976

. Photo: STAFF

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