RETRO PICTURES: What was making the news in Standish 40 years ago?
Here’s a selection of photographs from news stories covered by Wigan’s newspapers in Standish in the 1980s.
By Michelle Adamson
Published 19th Jan 2023, 15:45 BST
Winding back the clock four decades.
1. RETRO
1985 - Glamour model Sam Fox prepares to start a road race at Standish Carnival on the weekend of August 3rd and 4th 1985. Photo: Frank Orrell
2. Retro
Retro 1980s - Youngsters in their science lesson at Standish Lower Ground primary school Photo: Gary Brunskill
3. Retro 1987
Retro 1987 - St Wilfrid's Church Standish ladies aerobics class present a cheque to a local charity. Photo: Gary Brunskill
4. Retro 1987
Retro 1987 - Standish St Wilfrid's sports awards evening Photo: Gary Brunskill
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