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

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

. 1977

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

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John Winnard, great great nephew of William Santus who perfected the Uncle Joe's Mint Ball.

. 2007

John Winnard, great great nephew of William Santus who perfected the Uncle Joe's Mint Ball. Photo: Geoff Shryhane

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David Butler pours out a mixture for Uncle Joe's Mint Balls at the Santus factory in Dorning Street, Wigan, in July 1977.

. 1977

David Butler pours out a mixture for Uncle Joe's Mint Balls at the Santus factory in Dorning Street, Wigan, in July 1977. Photo: Frank Orrell

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Elizabeth Burns mixing a slab of Uncle Joe's Mint Balls at the Santus factory in Dorning Street, Wigan, in July 1977.

. 1977

Elizabeth Burns mixing a slab of Uncle Joe's Mint Balls at the Santus factory in Dorning Street, Wigan, in July 1977. Photo: Frank Orrell

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

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

. 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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Miss England Jessica Linley at the William Santus & Co Uncle Joe's Mint Ball factory during her visit to Wigan to promote the new Miss Wigan contest

13. 2010

Miss England Jessica Linley at the William Santus & Co Uncle Joe's Mint Ball factory during her visit to Wigan to promote the new Miss Wigan contest Photo: Nick Fairhurst

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Highfield St Matthew's CP School year four visit to the Wigan Life Museum. Sue Maiden, learing officer, is pictured with some of the pupils as they look at Uncle Joes sweets which are made in Wigan.

14. 2010

Highfield St Matthew's CP School year four visit to the Wigan Life Museum. Sue Maiden, learing officer, is pictured with some of the pupils as they look at Uncle Joes sweets which are made in Wigan. Photo: Gary Brunskill

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