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!

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