Retro 1890s to 1960s
HomeRETRO: Wigan ordinary people, local stars and famous visitors over the decadesHere are some wonderful photographs of local people and famous visitors all caught on camera between the 1890s and 1960s.By Michelle AdamsonPublished 1st Dec 2022, 15:45 GMT Retro 1890s to 1960s1. RETROPit brow lasses at Maypole Colliery, Abram, in 1949. Photo: Frank Orrell Photo Sales2. RETROQueen Elizabeth with King George VI, (hidden behind her) on the Market Square during a visit to Wigan on Friday May 20 1938. Photo: Frank Orrell Photo Sales3. RETROWorkers from Northern Counties on Wigan Lane gather ready to set off on a day trip in the 1960s. Photo: Frank Orrell Photo Sales4. RETROLegendary Wigan cyclist "Owd" Tom Hughes who regularly topped 10,000 miles a year on the roads of the British Isles and Europe and exceeded 400,000 miles in a life time of cycling. He died aged 85 on January 5 1950. Photo: Frank Orrell Photo Sales Previous1 / 3Next Page Related topics:Wigan