RETRO: Wigan Bonfire Nights over the decades

Bonfire Night is almost upon us and thousands of Wigan families will be attending fires and firework displays this weekend. We thought we would take the opportunity to look back on Guy Fawkes Nights of the past in Wigan, some images going back more than 50 years.

By Michelle Adamson

Published 4th Nov 2022, 12:30 BST

RETRO: Bonfire Night

A sparkling bonfire night at the Crooke Hall Inn on Thursday 5th of November 1981. The event raised money for the Third World Appeal.

1. 1981

A sparkling bonfire night at the Crooke Hall Inn on Thursday 5th of November 1981. The event raised money for the Third World Appeal. Photo: Frank Orrell

Youngsters with their guy on bonfire night at Comet Youth Club, Poolstock, on Friday 5th of November 1976.

2. Y1976

Youngsters with their guy on bonfire night at Comet Youth Club, Poolstock, on Friday 5th of November 1976. Photo: Frank Orrell

The guy is tossed on the fire on bonfire night at Comet Youth Club, Poolstock, on Friday 5th of November 1976.

3. 1976

The guy is tossed on the fire on bonfire night at Comet Youth Club, Poolstock, on Friday 5th of November 1976. Photo: Frank Orrell

RETRO 1970 - A group of lads build their bonfire in Wigan

4. RETRO 1970

RETRO 1970 - A group of lads build their bonfire in Wigan Photo: staff