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?

Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School, Bryn - Mrs Lea Photo: Nick Fairhurst

Winstanley Community Primary School - Mrs Curwen Photo: Nick Fairhurst

Winstanley Community Primary School - Miss Gardner Photo: Nick Fairhurst

Britannia Bridge Primary School - Mrs Donaldson and Miss McGrail Photo: Nick Fairhurst

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