RETRO: Wiganers and street scenes in 1970s

We are looking back to the 1970s through our picture archive of streets and their residents in Wigan half a century ago.

By Michelle Adamson

Published 13th Mar 2023, 04:55 GMT

Updated 13th Mar 2023, 07:15 GMT

RETRO – 1975

Residents of Duke Street, Goose Green, Ellen Higgins and Frances Bradley in February 1975.

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Residents of Duke Street, Goose Green, Ellen Higgins and Frances Bradley in February 1975. Photo: Frank Orrell

Mark Williams & Sons butchers shop on Standishgate in 1975.

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Mark Williams & Sons butchers shop on Standishgate in 1975. Photo: Frank Orrell

The oldest resident in Southern Street, Matilda Gaskell, left, aged 78, and neighbour, Maude Kirk.

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The oldest resident in Southern Street, Matilda Gaskell, left, aged 78, and neighbour, Maude Kirk. Photo: Frank Orrell

Market Place, Wigan, in the mid 1970s when Lowes store was still in existence and the out of place brick facia of The Wigan Centre Arcade caused controversy.

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Market Place, Wigan, in the mid 1970s when Lowes store was still in existence and the out of place brick facia of The Wigan Centre Arcade caused controversy. Photo: Frank Orrell