RETRO: Easter events over the years in Wigan

Here’s a second gallery of Easter pictures taken in Wigan over the decades that we have found in our archives.

By Michelle Adamson

Published 6th Apr 2023, 15:45 GMT

Have an egg-cellent Easter!

2010 - Youngsters in the centre of Wigan took part in Easter activities in Mesnes Park over the Bank Holiday Weekend.
Pictured at the Egg rolling centre are Charlotte, left and Leah

1. 2010

2010 - Youngsters in the centre of Wigan took part in Easter activities in Mesnes Park over the Bank Holiday Weekend. Pictured at the Egg rolling centre are Charlotte, left and Leah Photo: Paul Greenwood

Looking for Easter bunnies during a seasonal hunt through the grounds of Haigh Halll with Phoebe Bandcroft, Nicola Rimmer and Aaron Navin.

2. 2009

Looking for Easter bunnies during a seasonal hunt through the grounds of Haigh Halll with Phoebe Bandcroft, Nicola Rimmer and Aaron Navin. Photo: John Leatherbarrow

Ken Bonikowski, from Wigan, owner of "Amethyst", gets ready for the duck race, at the Douglas Valley Cruising Club 23rd Easter Boat Rally, at Appley Bridge in 1998.

3. 1998

Ken Bonikowski, from Wigan, owner of "Amethyst", gets ready for the duck race, at the Douglas Valley Cruising Club 23rd Easter Boat Rally, at Appley Bridge in 1998. Photo: NICK FAIRHURST

Easter painting and egg rolling at Mesnes Park in Wigan in 2009

4. 2009

Easter painting and egg rolling at Mesnes Park in Wigan in 2009 Photo: GB