All the fun of the fair in Wigan during the May bank holiday 1982

All the fun of the fair in Wigan during the May bank holiday 1982

RETRO: Wiganers enjoying May Day

With May Day almost upon us, we look back at the many Wigan events celebrating this bank holiday over the years. Fun fact: May Day is a European festival of ancient origins marking the beginning of summer, usually celebrated on May 1, around halfway between the spring equinox and summer solstice.

By Michelle Adamson

Published 30th Apr 2023, 04:55 BST

RETRO: May Day

RETRO 1978 - Just a perfect day at Wigan's Mesnes Park in May.

5. RETRO 1978

RETRO 1978 - Just a perfect day at Wigan's Mesnes Park in May. Photo: staff

Jean Foster gets pestered in Wigan town centre, by The Obsessionels during the Maydayze Festival on May 2001.

6. 2001

Jean Foster gets pestered in Wigan town centre, by The Obsessionels during the Maydayze Festival on May 2001. Photo: Frank Orrell

RETRO 1978 - Just a perfect day at Wigan's Mesnes Park in May.

7. 1978

RETRO 1978 - Just a perfect day at Wigan's Mesnes Park in May. Photo: staff

May bank holiday rally at Haigh Hall with crowds flock to hear guest speaker Dennis Healey in 1982.

8. 1982

May bank holiday rally at Haigh Hall with crowds flock to hear guest speaker Dennis Healey in 1982. Photo: Gary Brunskill