RETRO: Wigan pictures and stories from 1979

Retro guru and former photographer Gary Brunskill takes us back to 1979 with photographs from our archives, including brownie and guide groups, snow scenes and police visiting pupils.

By Michelle Adamson

Published 24th Jan 2023, 15:45 BST

RETRO – 1979

RETRO 1979 - Dealing with snow around Wigan in January 1979

1. RETRO 1979

RETRO 1979 - Dealing with snow around Wigan in January 1979 Photo: staff

RETRO 1979 - Fun in the snow around Wigan in January 1979

2. RETRO 1979

RETRO 1979 - Fun in the snow around Wigan in January 1979 Photo: staff

RETRO 1979 Snow scene at The Boars Head junction Standish

3. RETRO 1979

RETRO 1979 Snow scene at The Boars Head junction Standish Photo: staff

RETRO 1979 - Local schools join Wigan Athletic players training sessions in January 1979

4. RETRO 1979

RETRO 1979 - Local schools join Wigan Athletic players training sessions in January 1979 Photo: staff