Gymnastics and bakery were the orders of the day at these Wigan schools in yesteryear

By Henry Widdas, Communities Content Page Manager

Published 24th Mar 2021, 15:45 GMT

Take a stroll down Wigan's memory lane with these photos from our archives...

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

Wigan Girls High School dance and gymnastics lesson in 1969

A piece of cake for these lads at Rose Bridge High School as they try their hand at baking in 1970

A piece of cake for these lads at Rose Bridge High School as they try their hand at baking in 1970

Wigan pet shop owner Tom Whalley with a puma and its cub in 1969

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