Production director, John Butler, and managing director, John Winnard, at the Santus factory in Dorning Street, Wigan, in July 1977.

placeholder image — Production director, John Butler, and managing director, John Winnard, at the Santus factory in Dorning Street, Wigan, in July 1977.

RETRO: a picture special celebrating 125 years of Uncle Joe's Mint Balls

By Michelle Adamson

Published 5th Feb 2023, 15:45 GMT

As the iconic Wigan sweet company Uncle Joe’s Mint Balls is currently celebrating its 125th anniversary, we thought we’d take a lucky dip into our archive and found all sorts of pictures taken over the years at its famous Wm Santus factory in Dorning Street.

Keeping you all aglow!

5. 2004

Keeping all aglow at Uncle Joe's Emporium is 5 year old Brad Roby served by Julie Quilliam. Photo: FRANK ORRELL

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6. 2006

Adam Bentley of Uncle Joe's Mint Balls pictured with the special blue and white 'Latics' mint to show support with Wigan Athletic FC Photo: Gary Kelman

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7. 2007

Simon Farrimond adds the ingredients at the start Photo: Gary Kelman

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8. 2007

Derek Hughes folds the mixture Photo: Gary Kelman

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RETRO: a picture special celebrating 125 years of Uncle Joe's Mint Balls

As the iconic Wigan sweet company Uncle Joe’s Mint Balls is currently celebrating its 125th anniversary, we thought we’d take a lucky dip into our archive and found all sorts of pictures taken over the years at its famous Wm Santus factory in Dorning Street.

5. 2004

6. 2006

7. 2007

8. 2007

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