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

5th Feb 2023, 4:55am

How times have changed.

1. RETRO

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

Photo: Wigan Today - National World

2. RETRO

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

Photo: Frank Orrell

3. RETRO

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

Photo: gb

4. 1960s

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

Photo: Frank Orrell