RETRO: Wigan schools in 1976

Taking you back to the classroom in 1976, when our photographers visited junior and infant schools across the borough.

By Michelle Adamson

Published 2nd Jan 2024, 12:30 BST

This collection of pictures includes Evans County Infants School in Ashton, Britannia Bridge CE Primary School in Lower Ince, Shevington Primary School, Evans County Junior School in Ashton and Stubshaw Cross CE Infants School.

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