Wigan couple Mr and Mrs Birkett resort to baking their own loaves to combat the bakers' strikes of 1974Wigan couple Mr and Mrs Birkett resort to baking their own loaves to combat the bakers' strikes of 1974
Wigan couple Mr and Mrs Birkett resort to baking their own loaves to combat the bakers' strikes of 1974

Remember when bread was scarce in Wigan during the 1970s? Find out more...

Take a stroll down Wigan's memory lance with these pictures from the past...
By Henry Widdas, Communities Content Page Manager
Published 13th Jan 2022, 15:45 BST

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

Wigan bakeries and supermarkets ration loaves during the bakers' strikes of 1974

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Wigan bakeries and supermarkets ration loaves during the bakers' strikes of 1974

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British Army personell from 32nd Regiment Royal Artillary visit Wigan market square for a recruitment drive in 1976

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British Army personell from 32nd Regiment Royal Artillary visit Wigan market square for a recruitment drive in 1976

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A staged sit-in by pupils at Mesnes High School in 1976

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A staged sit-in by pupils at Mesnes High School in 1976

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A staged sit-in by pupils at Mesnes High School in 1976

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A staged sit-in by pupils at Mesnes High School in 1976

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