Slices of Wigan life pictured for Observer readers in 1967

By Michelle Adamson

Published 8th Apr 2026, 04:55 GMT

A music festival, Mothers’ Union event and fashion show all feature in this miscellaneous picture album from the Wigan Observer archives dated 1967.

We hope it brings back fond memories for older readers and insights for younger ones.

The Wigan Mothers Union annual walk at Wigan parish church in 1967. Photo: STAFF

The Wigan League of Health and Beauty ladies in 1967. Photo: STAFF

Ladies Day at the Bellingham Bowling Club on Wigan Lane in 1967. Photo: STAFF

RETRO 1967 Speech Day at All Saints Secondary School Wigan Photo: staff

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