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
17. 1976
RETRO 1976 Lots of fun for youngsters enjoying Hindley swimming pool. Photo: staff
A game from the National Water Polo League between Everton and Malindee Olympic in progress at Wigan International Pool on Sunday 22nd of March 1981. Photo: Frank Orrell