Orrell carnival 1972

Orrell carnival 1972

RETRO GALLERY: Carnival fun in Wigan and Orrell in 1972

Looking back to 1972 at the annual carnival in Wigan and Orrell.

By Gary Brunskill and Michelle Adamson

Published 29th Sep 2020, 17:16 BST

Updated 29th Sep 2020, 17:20 BST

Looks like lots of fun!

Crowds gather to watch tug of war at Orrell carnival in 1972

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Crowds gather to watch tug of war at Orrell carnival in 1972

Retro 1972 - Wigan carnival.

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Retro 1972 - Wigan carnival.

Wigan carnival 1972

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Wigan carnival 1972

Wigan carnival queens

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Wigan carnival queens