Take a look at these slices of Wigan life pictured in 1953

It was the year Queen Elizabeth II was crowned and Wigan was celebrating: not only on the day itself but because the new monarch was coming to town.

But there was a lot more going on in Wigan as well in 1953, as these pictures show.

17. The 4th Wigan (St George's) Boys' Brigade football team

. Photo: Copy

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18. Mesnes Park 71 years ago

. Photo: Gary Brunskill

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