John Rigby Grammar, Up Holland Grammar and Pemberton Secondary Schools in 1971

This specially selected gallery features pictures taken for the Wigan Observer of life at three local schools 55 years ago in 1971.

Pupils of Pemberton Secondary Girls’ School, Up Holland Grammar School and Blessed John Rigby Grammar School, Orrell, are its stars.

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