RETRO: Over the skies of Aspull, Standish and Whelley
By Michelle Adamson
Published 2nd May 2023, 16:22 BST
Updated 2nd May 2023, 16:23 BST
In 2005 our photographer Nick Fairhurst took to the skies in a small plane to take photographs over Wigan borough. Here are some shots from Aspull, Standish, Whelley, Ince and Hindley.
Enjoy
5. 2005
The Leeds and Liverpool Canal at Higher Ince. Photo: NICK FAIRHURST
Part of the route of the proposed A5225 road between Pemberton, and Lamberhead Green Industrial Estate, left, and the Wigan Wallgate to Liverpool railway line and Highfield, right, going off up past Scotman's Flash at the top right. Photo: NICK FAIRHURST