Some of the photographs date back to the Victorian era too.
1. Vintage scenes of Wigan
. Photo: UGC
2. RETRO
Parbold Hill Cafe in the 1950s when it was owned by the Waddington family. It was originally a country house and then turned into a cafe catering for the tired and hungry cyclists, passers by and sightseers taking in the views from Parbold Hill. Photo: Frank Orrell
3. RETRO
A well staffed Pemberton Station in the early part of the 20th century. Photo: Frank Orrell
4. RETRO
Orrell Post crossroads in the 1960s with Abbott grocery shop on the right and the prominent Stag Inn. Photo: Frank Orrell