20 vintage scenes of Scholes

By Michelle Adamson

Published 14th Dec 2022, 15:45 GMT

Updated 29th Jun 2025, 07:26 GMT

We are today shining a spotlight on Scholes, with 20 photographs from the 1950s to 1980s mined from our Wigan Today picture archives showing how it has evolved over the years.

While some of these scenes will be familiar, others may not be.

RETRO 1969 - A view of Wigan's new shopping precinct in Scholes in 1969 Photo: gb

Retro 1966 - Newly built maisonettes in Scholes contrast the run down terraces opposite Photo: Gary Brunskill

Retro 1972 - Views of Scholes in Wigan, during redevelopment Photo: staff

Retro - Lower Scholes in 1951 Photo: Gary Brunskill

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