RETRO: What was making the Wigan news in 1971?

Here’s a random selection of photographs – including the opening of a youth club, a cycling group, drama production and tree-planting event – all covered by veteran photographer Frank Orrell in 1971.

By Michelle Adamson

Published 12th Jan 2023, 15:45 BST

RETRO: 1971

Members of the Autumn Tints Cycling Comrades riding in Rivington in 1971.

1. 1971

Members of the Autumn Tints Cycling Comrades riding in Rivington in 1971. Photo: Frank Orrell

The first metric signs appear in Billinge much to the amusement of locals in 1971.

2. 1971

The first metric signs appear in Billinge much to the amusement of locals in 1971. Photo: Frank Orrell

The opening of Aspull Boys Club in 1971.

3. 1971

The opening of Aspull Boys Club in 1971. Photo: Frank Orrell

Weight training in Wigan Boys and Girls Club, Soho Street, in July 1971.

4. 1971

Weight training in Wigan Boys and Girls Club, Soho Street, in July 1971. Photo: Frank Orrell