Lost to time: former Wigan schools - Aspull, Cardinal Newman and Whitley

By Charles Graham

Published 16th Aug 2024, 04:55 BST

Everyone has strong memories of their education, whether or not their schools are still standing. In this instance the three secondary establishments whose archive pictures are featured all had a date with the wrecking ball several decades ago.

The images are of Aspull, Cardinal Newman at Hindley. and Whitley High Schools.

1. Aspull, Whitley and Cardinal Newman High Schools

. Photo: STAFF

2. Whitley High School Tennis aces, left to right: Julie Talbot, Lesley Donnolly, Susan Rowland, and Louise Barnes

. Photo: submitted

3. The official opening of Whitley High School by Coun JE Smith in 1973

. Photo: STAFF

4. Pupils of Whitley High School receive Young Investigator science awards in 1988

. Photo: STAFF

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