RETRO: Wigan people and places in the 1960s

Here are some images for people with longer memories or those fascinated with the past: they’re of Wigan people and places in the 1960s.

By Michelle Adamson

Published 5th Feb 2023, 04:55 GMT

How times have changed.

RETRO 1969 One of many fruit and veg hawkers in Wigan in the 1960s.

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RETRO 1969 One of many fruit and veg hawkers in Wigan in the 1960s. Photo: Wigan Today - National World

Workers from Northern Counties on Wigan Lane gather ready to set off on a day trip in the 1960s.

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Workers from Northern Counties on Wigan Lane gather ready to set off on a day trip in the 1960s. Photo: Frank Orrell

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Road works were disrupted on Wigan's Hallgate in the town centre with the discovery of Roman remains.

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RETRO 1960s Road works were disrupted on Wigan's Hallgate in the town centre with the discovery of Roman remains. Photo: gb

Legendary centre forward Harry Lyon leads the way for Wigan Athletic players gymnastic training at Springfield Park in the 1960s.

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Legendary centre forward Harry Lyon leads the way for Wigan Athletic players gymnastic training at Springfield Park in the 1960s. Photo: Frank Orrell