RETRO: Wigan firefighters in action over the decades

Searching through our extensive photographic archives, we have come up with a fascinating selection of pictures from the 1960s through to the ’90s of Wigan fire brigade, now known as Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service, in action.

By Michelle Adamson

Published 2nd Mar 2023, 15:45 BST

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RETRO 1960s A series of photographs featuring Wigan Fire Brigade in action. Photo: gb

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RETRO 1960s A series of photographs featuring Wigan Fire Brigade in action. Photo: gb

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RETRO 1960s A series of photographs featuring Wigan Fire Brigade in action. Photo: gb

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RETRO 1960s - A series of photographs featuring Wigan Fire Brigade in action. Photo: gb