RETRO: a selection of pictures from Wigan church events from decades past

Here’s an interesting cross section of pictures from the Wigan Today library of events featuring a number of local churches and their congregations.

By Charles Graham

Published 6th Jul 2023, 04:55 BST

They range from the 1950s to ’80s and include a well-attended fun day, a play scheme, flower festival and walks.

1. Ashton St Oswald Church summer fair tug of war in 1971

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2. St Oswald Church Ashton summer fair yard of ale competition onlookers in 1971

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3. Toss the caber at St Oswald's Church, Ashton in 1971

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4. St Oswald Church Ashton summer fair yard of ale competition

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