Some of the sights are familiar to this day, others less so.
5. nnew sat pp7 Silcock's fair in the centre of Wigan 1950's
Silcock's fair in the centre of Wigan Photo: SUBMITTED
6. Wigan Infirmary history: Christmas Concert 1950
A Wigan Infirmary Christmas concert Photo: Copy
7. Wigan 1950s
Wigan Market Place seven decades ago Photo: Submitted
8. Coops factory Wigan 1950's
Coops factory in Wigan Photo: Submitted