Looking back into our photographic archives to dig out news and features we covered 51 years ago. These images capture well-known faces and popular places in the Wigan borough in 1971.
By Michelle Adamson
Published 10th Jul 2022, 04:55 GMT
1971
5. 1971
Esther Rantzen, best known as presenter of television's "Thats Life", enjoys a cuppa with workers during a visit to the Croda glue works factory at Appley Bridge in 1971 as part of tv programme "Braden's Week". Photo: Frank Orrell
Fans queue up outside the Queens Hall in Market Street for a free show by blonde bombshell actress Diana Dors in September 1971. Photo: Picture by Brian McAuley
The year is 1971 and Benny Hill's chart topping record "Ernie-the fastest milkman in the west" was parodied by another Ernie at Hanson's Dairy in Britannia Bridge, Ince.
Ernie Leyland, aged 46, draws a pint of gold top for workmates and admirer Susan Gibson on Monday December 6th. Photo: Frank Orrell