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

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, including several Wiganers, gather at Rivington Barn on Sunday 10th of October 1971. The Autumn Tints were formed by Tom Hughes in 1924 for older cyclists.

13. 1971

Members of the Autumn Tints Cycling Comrades, including several Wiganers, gather at Rivington Barn on Sunday 10th of October 1971. The Autumn Tints were formed by Tom Hughes in 1924 for older cyclists. Photo: Frank Orrell

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