Melodic memories: Local music festivals in the 1970s

It's not long now before a series of major gigs take place at Wigan’s Robin Park Arena, including appearances from Noel Gallagher, The Lathums and Richard Ashcroft. So to get you in the mood, we are taking you back to the hazy days of the 1970s when hippies and music-lovers attended festivals, including Wakes Folk Festival and Bickershaw Festival in the 1970s.

This generous collection of photographs was taken by Frank Orrell

13. 1972

Hippies trudge through Bickershaw village on their way to the music festival as Hindley rag and bone man A. Cleworth does his rounds in 1972. Photo: Frank Orrell

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14. 1972

Peace man.....Music fans gather for the Bickershaw Festival in 1972. Photo: Frank Orrell

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15. 1972

Scottish singer songwriter, Donovan, one of the top artists playing his mixture of folk, pop and psychedelia at the Bickershaw Festival in 1972. Photo: Frank Orrell

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16. 1972

Hippies of all ages at the Bickershaw Festival in 1972. Photo: Frank Orrell

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