Wigan 1964: building a new pool, railway station closes and Beatles fans

Here’s a fascinating gallery of pictures which show what was making the news in Wigan 60 years ago in 1964.

Clearly the construction of a new international swimming pool caused quite a stir but so too did the closure of the Wigan Central railway station and the only time the Fab Four performed in town. The collection also contains a rugby derby and some moody views of town.

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