Appley Bridge half marathon gets under way in the 1980sAppley Bridge half marathon gets under way in the 1980s
Appley Bridge half marathon gets under way in the 1980s

A road race and civic visit feature in these Wigan photos from yesteryear...

Take a stroll down Wigan's memory lane with these amazing photos from our archives.
By Henry Widdas, Communities Content Page Manager
Published 3rd Feb 2021, 15:45 BST

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

Mayor Jack Sumner visits Appley Bridge CP School for lunch in 1987

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Mayor Jack Sumner visits Appley Bridge CP School for lunch in 1987

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Ken Gaskell left 'fry and dry' without his deliveries of fresh fish, due to the fishermens' dispute in May 1971

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Ken Gaskell left 'fry and dry' without his deliveries of fresh fish, due to the fishermens' dispute in May 1971

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The Colliers Arms and the Co-operative society offices opposite the Deanery High School, Frog Lane, Wigan, in 1971

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The Colliers Arms and the Co-operative society offices opposite the Deanery High School, Frog Lane, Wigan, in 1971

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The ladies of Orrell Townswomens Guild pictured before setting off on a trip in 1971

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The ladies of Orrell Townswomens Guild pictured before setting off on a trip in 1971

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