Terrifically nostaglic photos of Wigan primary school pupils in 1977

By Michelle Adamson

Published 31st May 2026, 04:55 GMT

A chance for Wigan residents in their 50s and 60s to see if they can spot themselves or old classmates in these vintage pictures taken for the Obsever in 1977.

Pupils of Beech Hill, St Patrick's RC, Hardybutts, St John's RC, Wigan, and St Michael's CE Primary, Swinley, all feature.

Second year juniors with their puppets at Beech Hill Primary School in June 1977.

1. 1977

Second year juniors with their puppets at Beech Hill Primary School in June 1977. Photo: Frank Orrell

A rounders session at Beech Hill Primary School in June 1977.

2. 1977

A rounders session at Beech Hill Primary School in June 1977. Photo: Frank Orrell

Reception children dressing up at St. Patrick's RC Primary School, Hardybutts, in May 1977.

3. 1977

Reception children dressing up at St. Patrick's RC Primary School, Hardybutts, in May 1977. Photo: Frank Orrell

Deborah Callaghan and Lynn Worthington look after guinea pigs at Beech Hill Primary School in June 1977.

4. RETRO - 1977

Deborah Callaghan and Lynn Worthington look after guinea pigs at Beech Hill Primary School in June 1977. Photo: Frank Orrell

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