RETRO: A look back to the Wigan news in 1976

It was the year that everyone remembers for a scorching drought, but our search of Wigan’s 1976 picture archives finds plenty of other news and features including awards, vintage views and a visit from a former Prime Minister.

By Michelle Adamson

Published 28th Mar 2023, 15:45 BST

RETRO – 1976

Harold Wilson, who had resigned as Prime Minister 4 days earlier, presents awards at the English Schools Swimming International organised by local teachers at Wigan International Pool on Saturday 20th of March 1976.

1. RETRO - 1976

Harold Wilson, who had resigned as Prime Minister 4 days earlier, presents awards at the English Schools Swimming International organised by local teachers at Wigan International Pool on Saturday 20th of March 1976. Photo: Frank Orrell

A Wheels Sunday gathering at the Hesketh Arms, Shevington Moor, on Sunday 6th of December 1976.

2. RETRO

A Wheels Sunday gathering at the Hesketh Arms, Shevington Moor, on Sunday 6th of December 1976. Photo: Frank Orrell

Liverpool Road, Platt Bridge in 1976

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Liverpool Road, Platt Bridge in 1976 Photo: staff

Pupils of St. David Haigh and Aspull CE Primary School on Copperas Lane in January 1976.

4. RETRO - 1976

Pupils of St. David Haigh and Aspull CE Primary School on Copperas Lane in January 1976. Photo: Frank Orrell

Wigan Prime Minister