RETRO: Wigan schools in 1976

This vintage gallery takes readers back to the classroom nearly 48 years ago when our photographers visited Winstansley CE Primary, Stubshaw Cross Juniors and Ince Belle Green Primary Schools in 1976.

By Michelle Adamson

Published 21st Dec 2023, 04:55 BST

RETRO – 1973

Making biscuits are Jane Shuttleworth, Debbie Woods, Mark Doyle, Victoria Ashton, Sean McGrae and David Vernon at Evans County Infants School, Ashton, in October 1976.

1. 1976

Making biscuits are Jane Shuttleworth, Debbie Woods, Mark Doyle, Victoria Ashton, Sean McGrae and David Vernon at Evans County Infants School, Ashton, in October 1976. Photo: Frank Orrell

Pupils at Evans County Infants School, Ashton, in October 1976.

2. 1976

Pupils at Evans County Infants School, Ashton, in October 1976. Photo: Frank Orrell

Work and play at Evans County Infants School, Ashton, in October 1976.

3. 1976

Work and play at Evans County Infants School, Ashton, in October 1976. Photo: Frank Orrell

Jennifer McConochie and Clare Gorner prepare for Halloween at Evans County Infants School, Ashton, in October 1976.

4. 1976

Jennifer McConochie and Clare Gorner prepare for Halloween at Evans County Infants School, Ashton, in October 1976. Photo: Frank Orrell