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21. Wigan events pictured in the '70s and '80s
Boys Brigade 8th Wigan St Peter's Hindley on the march in 1975 Photo: Archive
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Fabulous vintage pictures of Wigan events in the '70s and '80s
By Charles Graham
Published 31st Aug 2026, 15:45 BST
We’ve got all sorts of events pictured in this Wigan Observer library gallery spanning the 1970s and ’80s including performers, charity events and parades.