Ashton Grammar School sports stars in 1971Ashton Grammar School sports stars in 1971
Ashton Grammar School sports stars in 1971

Outdoor fun features in these pictures from Wigan's past

Take a stroll down Wigan's memory lane with these photos from our archives.
By Henry Widdas, Communities Content Page Manager
Published 4th Mar 2021, 12:30 BST
Updated 4th Mar 2021, 12:31 BST

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

A special celebratory treat for some of Aspull's older residents in 1971

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A special celebratory treat for some of Aspull's older residents in 1971

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A cycle rally organised by the council and Police road safety dept sets off from Up Holland in 1971

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A cycle rally organised by the council and Police road safety dept sets off from Up Holland in 1971

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A lorry shed its load of bottled drinks at the M6 Motorway roundabout in Goose Green in 1971

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A lorry shed its load of bottled drinks at the M6 Motorway roundabout in Goose Green in 1971

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A queue outside Higher Ince Post Office on Manchester Road in April 1971

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A queue outside Higher Ince Post Office on Manchester Road in April 1971

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