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Wigan news in pictures from 1964 including a new pool and Beatles fans

Construction of Wigan’s international swimming pool, the closure of Wigan Central railway station and a visit by The Beatles all made headlines 61 years ago in 1964.

All these are remembered with this vintage picture collection along with a rugby derby and atmospheric views of town.

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