A shortage of fish supplies in 1973 was in the news again due to the Cod Wars of the 1970splaceholder image
A shortage of fish supplies in 1973 was in the news again due to the Cod Wars of the 1970s

Food shortages and a road accident feature in these photos from our archives

By Henry Widdas, Communities Content Page Manager
Published 9th Jun 2021, 15:45 GMT

Take a stroll down Wigan's memory lane with these pictures from the past...

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

Gathurst rail bridge sees another road traffic accident in 1973

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Gathurst rail bridge sees another road traffic accident in 1973

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Swimmers watch expert divers at the main pool at Wigan International Pool in 1974

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Swimmers watch expert divers at the main pool at Wigan International Pool in 1974

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East Lancashire Road, the A580, at Haydock Island in 1968

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East Lancashire Road, the A580, at Haydock Island in 1968

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Pemberton Cycling Club in 1894

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Pemberton Cycling Club in 1894

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