Pupils Kate, six, and Jayden, six, from Year Two at St Anne's primary school, Standish Lower Ground in 2017

placeholder image — Pupils Kate, six, and Jayden, six, from Year Two at St Anne's primary school, Standish Lower Ground in 2017

Cute picture reminders from Wigan years past that the clocks go back tonight

By Charles Graham

Published 24th Oct 2026, 04:55 BST

It’s reached that time of year tonight when we get an extra hour in bed because the clocks go back as we head from British Summer Time into Greenwich Mean Time.

Here’s a delightful gallery of some of the pictures we have taken over the past quarter century, usually involving young Wigan schoolchildren, to give everyone a reminder about the time change.

Hannah Gaffney's reminder in 2001

5. Wigan clocks-back pictures: 2000 to 2024

Hannah Gaffney's reminder in 2001 Photo: FRANK ORRELL

Newfold CP School Orrell pupils Ellie-May Willan and Joshua Brownie in 2012

6. Wigan clocks-back pictures: 2000 to 2024

Newfold CP School Orrell pupils Ellie-May Willan and Joshua Brownie in 2012 Photo: Gary Brunskill

Sarah and Matthew of Douglas Valley Early Years Centre with a timely reminder in 2005

7. Wigan clocks-back pictures: 2000 to 2024

Sarah and Matthew of Douglas Valley Early Years Centre with a timely reminder in 2005 Photo: Frank Orrell

Staff and volunteers at Chapter One Tea Room at Hindley Library and Community Centre did the honours in 2023

8. Wigan clocks-back pictures: 2000 to 2024

Staff and volunteers at Chapter One Tea Room at Hindley Library and Community Centre did the honours in 2023 Photo: Michelle Adamson

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