Parties galore caught on camera in Wigan over the decades

By Charles Graham

Published 6th Jul 2025, 18:00 BST

Celebrations are the theme of this picture retrospective showing a wide variety of Wigan parties over many years

OK, there might be a couple of unseasonal images, but it shows Wiganers love a knees-up whatever the time of year.

1. Wigan parties of the past

. Photo: STAFF

2. Haigh Hall May Day gala in 1987

. Photo: Gary Brunskill

3. Dixon Drive, Shevington throws a Queen's silver jubilee party in 1977

. Photo: Submitted

4. Wrightington Hospital garden party in 1982. Youngsters hunt for treasure

. Photo: FRANK ORRELL

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