Wigan news in 1979: a celebrity visit, science fair and swinging vicar!

By Charles Graham

Published 3rd Sep 2024, 04:55 BST

Updated 3rd Sep 2024, 07:12 BST

Memories of 1979 will be summoned up by this picture gallery from news events 45 years ago.

A comedy legend opening a fair, performers of all kinds and a vicar on a swing all feature!

1. Wrightington Hospital Garden Party opened by radio and film star Sandy "Can you hear me Mother?" Powell

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2. Wigan group "The Condemned" in rehearsal

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3. A cattle auction in aid of Wigan Hospice

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4. Rev Walker weighs in as he goes on a sponsored slim in aid of Wigan Hospice during Lent

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