RETRO: 20 pictures of people and events in the Wigan news in 1969
Taking you back 54 years to news and events in Wigan in 1969.
By Michelle Adamson
Published 15th Mar 2023, 09:27 BST
Updated 15th Mar 2023, 09:28 BST
RETRO – 1969
5. 1969
RETRO 1969 Wigan artist Kathleen Major, wife of artist Theodore, pictured at the exhibition of her work held at Liverpool church. Photo: staff
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RETRO 1969 - Wigan artist Theodore Major, the husband of fellow artist Kathleen Major. Photo: staff
7. 1969
RETRO 1969 - Manager of Wigan's CO-OP on Standishgate, at the corner of Powell Street, accepts the keys of a new Austin Mini won in a competition. Photo: staff
8. 1969
RETRO 1969 Wigan's oldest 'paper boy' 90 years-old Tom Robey, centre, delivers the Observer in 1969. Photo: staff