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The "Babes" swimming club at Hindley baths in 1971.The "Babes" swimming club at Hindley baths in 1971.
The "Babes" swimming club at Hindley baths in 1971.

RETRO SPORT: Wigan swimmers and award winners

After the recent record-breaking temperatures, the weather is expected to be warming up again in the days to come. Inspired by this, here are some photographs from our archives of swimmers and award winners in pools around the Wigan borough.
By Michelle Adamson
Published 26th Jul 2022, 12:30 BST

Retro sport – Swimming

RETRO 1976 Lots of fun for youngsters enjoying Hindley swimming pool.

5. 1976

RETRO 1976 Lots of fun for youngsters enjoying Hindley swimming pool. Photo: staff

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RETRO 1978 Wigan schools' life saving awards event at Hindley swimming pool

6. 1978

RETRO 1978 Wigan schools' life saving awards event at Hindley swimming pool Photo: staff

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RETRO 1976 Cooling off in the hot summer of 1976 at Hindley swimming pool

7. 1976

RETRO 1976 Cooling off in the hot summer of 1976 at Hindley swimming pool Photo: staff

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Retro 1966 Wigan Scouts and Guides swim gala 1966

8. 1966

Retro 1966 Wigan Scouts and Guides swim gala 1966 Photo: Gary Brunskill

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