See who and what were making Wigan news in 1967

By Michelle Adamson

Published 2nd Sep 2026, 15:45 GMT

A music festival, Mothers’ Union event and a fashion show were among picture opportunities attended by Wigan Observer photographers in 1967.

A real trip down Memory Lane for more senior readers.

RETRO 1967 - An exhibition of psychedelic art at Studio Five in Commercial Yard Wigan. Photo: gb

RETRO 1967 - St Nathaniel's 10th Wigan Boys Brigade marching band Photo: staff

RETRO 1967 St Peter's Wigan Boys Brigade marching band Photo: staff

RETRO 1967 - A mini pop music festival in Wigan Photo: gb

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