A Wigan Rovers team talk before a game at their ground in Poolstock

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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 bowlers with the WC Gore Cup

5. Wigan news and sport pictures in 1965

Wigan bowlers with the WC Gore Cup Photo: Gary Brunskill

Wigan Infirmary nurses awards day

6. Wigan news and sport pictures in 1965

Wigan Infirmary nurses awards day Photo: Gary Brunskill

Wigan Infirmary nurses awards day

7. Wigan news and sport pictures in 1965

Wigan Infirmary nurses awards day Photo: Gary Brunskill

A Wigan Pigeon Club presentation

8. Wigan news and sport pictures in 1965

A Wigan Pigeon Club presentation Photo: Gary Brunskill

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