Our photographers have covered thousands of events over the years. Here are a selection of summer events, including fairs and fund-raisers in Wigan, taken from the 1970s onwards.
By Michelle Adamson
Published 16th Jul 2022, 12:30 BST
Fun in the summertime.
5. 1977
Wigan Lions Hawaiian style at Wigan Carnival on Saturday 28th of May 1977. Photo: Frank Orrell
Going into orbit is R2D2, alias Kenny Baker, on the bouncy castle with young fans of Star Wars after he opened a fun day at Wigan Rugby Union Club in aid of the NSPCC on Saturday 20th of May 1989. Photo: Frank Orrell