Retro 1972 - Wigan Annual Summer Show in Mesnes Park

Retro 1972 - Wigan Annual Summer Show in Mesnes Park

RETRO: Mesnes Park events in 1972

By Michelle Adamson

Published 9th May 2023, 04:55 BST

Wigan’s Mesnes Park has hosted many events over the years.

Here we look back over 50 years ago to 1972, as our photographers captured some memories of friends and families having fun in the sun.

Retro 1972 - Wigan Annual Summer Show in Mesnes Park

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Retro 1972 - Wigan Annual Summer Show in Mesnes Park Photo: staff

RETRO 1972 - Summer fun in Wigan's Mesnes Park with fairground rides depicting the TV shows of the era ie Wagon Train, Lone Ranger's horse Trigger, and Mike Mercury's Supercar.

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RETRO 1972 - Summer fun in Wigan's Mesnes Park with fairground rides depicting the TV shows of the era ie Wagon Train, Lone Ranger's horse Trigger, and Mike Mercury's Supercar. Photo: staff

RETRO 1972 - Summer fun in Wigan's Mesnes Park July 1972

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RETRO 1972 - Summer fun in Wigan's Mesnes Park July 1972 Photo: staff

Retro 1972 - Wigan Annual Summer Show in Mesnes Park

. Retro 1972

Retro 1972 - Wigan Annual Summer Show in Mesnes Park Photo: staff

Retro 1972 - Wigan Annual Summer Show in Mesnes Park

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Retro 1972 - Wigan Annual Summer Show in Mesnes Park Photo: staff

Retro 1972 - Wigan Annual Summer Show in Mesnes Park

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Retro 1972 - Wigan Annual Summer Show in Mesnes Park Photo: staff

RETRO 1972 - Summer fun in Wigan's Mesnes Park July 1972

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RETRO 1972 - Summer fun in Wigan's Mesnes Park July 1972 Photo: staff

RETRO 1972 - August bank holiday fun at Mesnes Park Wigan

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RETRO 1972 - August bank holiday fun at Mesnes Park Wigan Photo: staff

RETRO 1972 - Summer fun in Wigan's Mesnes Park July 1972

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RETRO 1972 - Summer fun in Wigan's Mesnes Park July 1972 Photo: staff

RETRO 1972 - Summer fun in Wigan's Mesnes Park July 1972

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RETRO 1972 - Summer fun in Wigan's Mesnes Park July 1972 Photo: staff

RETRO 1972 - Summer fun in Wigan's Mesnes Park July 1972

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RETRO 1972 - Summer fun in Wigan's Mesnes Park July 1972 Photo: staff