RETRO: Wigan in 1978 - protests, police and pantomimes

Here are photographs from our Wigan Post photographers taken in 1978, including protests, police and a pantomime.

By Michelle Adamson

Published 20th Jul 2023, 04:55 BST

RETRO – 1978

The Hallgate area of Wigan looking down towards the Bluecoats school and when there were still shops on this stretch in 1978.

1. 1978

The Hallgate area of Wigan looking down towards the Bluecoats school and when there were still shops on this stretch in 1978. Photo: STAFF

RETRO 1978 Wigan's new Argos store is opened by TV personality Michael Aspel

2. RETRO 1978

RETRO 1978 Wigan's new Argos store is opened by TV personality Michael Aspel Photo: staff

Retro 1978 - It was a familiar event during the 1970s, with pub regulars donating their loose change to charity in the form of a tower of pennies. Aptly named the 'Pile of Pennies' it was pushed over as seen here in The Guardians on Frog Lane in Wigan.

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Retro 1978 - It was a familiar event during the 1970s, with pub regulars donating their loose change to charity in the form of a tower of pennies. Aptly named the 'Pile of Pennies' it was pushed over as seen here in The Guardians on Frog Lane in Wigan. Photo: staff

RETRO 1978 Wigan Youth Orchestra in rehearsals

4. RETRO 1978

RETRO 1978 Wigan Youth Orchestra in rehearsals Photo: staff