CHILLING: pictures of a wintry Wigan from the 1960s to noughties

It really is quite parky at the moment, isn’t it? Snow might not be on the way just yet, but we thought this collection of wintry Wigan pictures spanning the best part of 50 years (plus one from the 19th century) isn’t too unseasonal an offering.

By Charles Graham

Published 29th Nov 2023, 16:07 BST

Updated 29th Nov 2023, 16:08 BST

The pictures show that snow can be both a friend and foe.

1. Car parking in Wigan in 1969 cost just sixpence for two hours and the attendant would clear the snow from you car in the bargain!

. Photo: SUBMITTED

2. Barbara Walsh, from Beech Hill with her Samayed dog Tasha in the snow at Haigh Hall

. Photo: Nick Fairhurst

3. Snow in Wigan in 1969

. Photo: SUBMITTED

4. Traffic chaos on Poolstock Lane, Wigan after heavy snowfalls

. Photo: UGC