A huge collection of photographs of Wigan pupils in their first term at school in 2012

By Michelle Adamson

Published 4th Nov 2026, 04:55 GMT

We have opened the Wigan Today archives and produced this bumper gallery featuring youngsters in their first term at school in 2012.

Can you spot any familiar faces in the classroom 14 years ago?

Mab's Cross Primary School - Mrs Broadhurst Photo: Nick Fairhurst

Mab's Cross Primary School - Mrs Martin Photo: Nick Fairhurst

Mab's Cross Primary School - Mrs Martinus Photo: Nick Fairhurst

First days - new starters Miss Fletcher's reception class at St Paul's C E Primary School, Goose Green, Wigan. Photo: Michelle Adamson

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