Music festivals in the Wigan area pictured in the 1970s

We are taking readers back to the hazy days of the 1970s for this compendium of pictures taken at various music festivals in and around Wigan.

See if you recognise your younger selves or someone you know!

5. 1976

Dancing to the music at the July Wakes Folk Festival at Park Hall, Charnock Richard, on Saturday 24th of July 1976. Photo: Frank Orrell

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6. 1977

Gay and Terry Woods on stage on Friday 15th at the 1977 July Wakes Folk Festival at Park Hall, Charnock Richard. Photo: Frank Orrell

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7. 1977

Barbara Dickson on stage on Saturday July 16th at the 1977 July Wakes Folk Festival at Park Hall, Charnock Richard. It was a 3 day event and featured top acts of the day including Fairport Convention, Gallagher and Lyle, Leo Kottke and Country Joe McDonald. Photo: Frank Orrell