Black and white picture memories from the Wigan of 1965

By Charles Graham

Published 2nd Nov 2026, 15:45 GMT

Many faces from the past appear in this fascinating Wigan 1965 picture retrospective.

Formal photographs, a Magic Circle demonstration and amateur football all feature.

Wigan Scouts rehearse for their pantomime Photo: Gary Brunskill

Rehersals by members of Wigan Gilbert and Sullivan Society Photo: Gary Brunskill

Wigan's older citizens line up at their annual social event Photo: Gary Brunskill

Another picture from Wigan's older citizens' annual social event Photo: Gary Brunskill

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