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.

29. Standish Church Lads Brigade pose with a mum, baby and nurse at Wrightington Hospital garden party in 1979

. Photo: STAFF

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30. A young patient enjoys Wrightington Hospital garden party with nurses in 1979

. Photo: STAFF

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31. Toddlers play with a tombola prize at St. Elizabeth's, Aspull, garden party in 1979

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32. A garden party at Rhoscolyn, Parbold, in aid of Multiple Sclerosis in 1979

. Photo: STAFF

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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).

29. Standish Church Lads Brigade pose with a mum, baby and nurse at Wrightington Hospital garden party in 1979

30. A young patient enjoys Wrightington Hospital garden party with nurses in 1979

31. Toddlers play with a tombola prize at St. Elizabeth's, Aspull, garden party in 1979

32. A garden party at Rhoscolyn, Parbold, in aid of Multiple Sclerosis in 1979

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