Orrell schoolchildren present a Christmas tree to Wigan Infirmary in 1973.Orrell schoolchildren present a Christmas tree to Wigan Infirmary in 1973.
Orrell schoolchildren present a Christmas tree to Wigan Infirmary in 1973.

RETRO: Vintage Christmases in Wigan (1960s to 1980s)

By Michelle Adamson
Published 17th Dec 2022, 15:45 BST
Santa has been a very regular visitor to Wigan over the decades. Here he is, captured on film, at various festive events in the 1960s, ’70s and ’80s.

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RETRO CHRISTMAS 1981 - Pupils perform the nativity at St George's primary school Wigan

5. RETRO CHRISTMAS 1981 Pupils perform the nativity at St George's primary school Wigan

RETRO CHRISTMAS 1981 - Pupils perform the nativity at St George's primary school Wigan Photo: gb

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6. 1970s

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7. 1970s

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A youngster meets Santa in 1970s

8. 1970s

A youngster meets Santa in 1970s Photo: staff

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