Take a look at these wonderful pictures taken for the Observer between the 1960s and ’80s.
5. Fancy dress fun for these youngsters at the opening of a church hall in Wigan in September 1968
. Photo: Gary Brunskill
6. A Wigan Evening Post and Chronicle Heartbeat Appeal. Brisk business around the stalls at Holy Trinity Church in Ashton in July 1981
. Photo: Gary Brunskill
7. February 13 1964 saw the ground-breaking and dedication ceremony for the building of the Church of Latter Day Saints in Wigan
. Photo: SUBMITTED
8. The opening of an arts exhibition with music and dance at Wigan Parish Church in 1986
. Photo: Gary Brunskill
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