Wigan – 1950s
5. RETRO
This photograph shows St Josephs, who played at Newtown, in 1950, when they won the Wigan open age tournament. Eric Jevons, who submitted the photograph is the second player from the right on the back row. Photo: submitted
6. Clogs were the usual footwear for the children of this era. - (old wigan)
Clogs were the usual footwear for the children of this era. - (old wigan) Photo: Send in
7. RETRO
RETRO - LEISURE - Bamfurlong Methodist Church Sunday School. We had table tennis competitions, three of my brothers, Kevin ,Walter and Herbert James are on the photo, also Tommy Groves (centre back). Tommy worked for the Wigan Observer, he presented the cups and trophies to the winners. The photo was taken sometime in the 1950's. Sent in by Ruth Bradley. Photo: SUBMITTED
8. RETRO
Wigan Corporation Transport (Melverley Streeet Bus Depot) Bowling Team, probably late 1950's/early 60's. Photo: submitted