RETRO: Schools, sports, celebrations and snow in Wigan 18 years ago

Wigan Today is winding back the clock 18 years to 2005 with pictures of schools, sports teams, celebrations and snow.

By Michelle Adamson

Published 25th Jan 2023, 15:45 BST

We hope they conjure up fond memories

The Wigan St. Pats team celebrate winning the BARLA National Under 14s Cup Final after beating Blackbrook 18-16 after extra time at Sedgley Park, Bury, on Sunday 20th March 2005.

1. 2005

The Wigan St. Pats team celebrate winning the BARLA National Under 14s Cup Final after beating Blackbrook 18-16 after extra time at Sedgley Park, Bury, on Sunday 20th March 2005. Photo: Frank Orrell

Wigan Pie Eaters MCC deliver Easter Eggs - 2005

2. 2005

Wigan Pie Eaters MCC deliver Easter Eggs - 2005 Photo: staff

2005

3. 2005

2005 Photo: staff

Laurel and Hardy Day - 2005

4. 2005

Laurel and Hardy Day - 2005 Photo: staff