Sisters Molly, Daisy and Mae enjoy a Halloween party for residents of Beech Hill

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Gloriously creepy Hallowe'en celebrations in Wigan from 2002 to 2010

By Gaynor Clarke

Published 27th Oct 2026, 15:45 GMT

The Wigan Today picture vaults have creaked open for these thrillingly delightful shots of folk having fun during Hallowe’ens past.

They were taken for the Wigan Observer and Wigan Evening Post between 2002 and 2010.

17. Halloween celebrations in Wigan over the years

Pals Stuart Swain and Jimmy O'Neill, pictured with singer David Cartwright, centre, hosted a Halloween night at St Cuthbert's Rugby Club in aid of Breast Cancer Research Photo: Paul Greenwood

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Gloriously creepy Hallowe'en celebrations in Wigan from 2002 to 2010

The Wigan Today picture vaults have creaked open for these thrillingly delightful shots of folk having fun during Hallowe’ens past.

17. Halloween celebrations in Wigan over the years

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