Contestants line up for the title of Miss Ashton in 1972Contestants line up for the title of Miss Ashton in 1972
Contestants line up for the title of Miss Ashton in 1972

A beauty contest and school days feature in these photos from our archives

Take a stroll down Wigan's memory lane with these pictures from the past...
By Henry Widdas, Communities Content Page Manager
Published 19th Aug 2021, 15:30 BST

Recognise yourself in any of these photos? Let us know if you do!

Jeanette Kay wins the title of Miss Ashton in 1972

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Jeanette Kay wins the title of Miss Ashton in 1972

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A spotlight on The Deanery High School, Wigan, in 1972

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A spotlight on The Deanery High School, Wigan, in 1972

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A spotlight on The Deanery High School, Wigan, in 1972

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A spotlight on The Deanery High School, Wigan, in 1972

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A spotlight on The Deanery High School, Wigan, in 1972

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A spotlight on The Deanery High School, Wigan, in 1972

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