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?

Roby Mill CE Primary School, Parbold - Mrs Riordan Photo: Nick Fairhurst

Nicol Mere Primary School, Ashton - Mrs Roberts Photo: Nick Fairhurst

Nicol Mere Primary School, Ashton - Mrs Renda Photo: Nick Fairhurst

Nicol Mere Primary School, Ashton - Outtakes Photo: Nick Fairhurst

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