Brian Shacklady's fish shop at the old Wigan market in 1966. Brian Shacklady's fish shop at the old Wigan market in 1966.
Brian Shacklady's fish shop at the old Wigan market in 1966.

RETRO: Wiganers at work

Here’s a selection of photographs from our archives of people at work, market traders and shop sellers from the 1960s to 1980s.
By Michelle Adamson
Published 17th Jul 2022, 04:55 BST

Any familiar faces?

Hindley clog maker Harry Hurst at work in November 1966. Harry's son Walter carried on the tradition for many years afterwards.

5. 1966

Hindley clog maker Harry Hurst at work in November 1966. Harry's son Walter carried on the tradition for many years afterwards. Photo: Frank Orrell

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Menswear stall holder Ali Khan in the Old Arcade, Wigan, in the early 1970s.

6. 1970s

Menswear stall holder Ali Khan in the Old Arcade, Wigan, in the early 1970s. Photo: Frank Orrell

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Unloading goods for Saunders fruit merchants at Wigan market hall in 1969.

7. 1969

Unloading goods for Saunders fruit merchants at Wigan market hall in 1969. Photo: Frank Orrell

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The last remaining blacksmith's forge in south west Lancashire on Kenyon Lane, Lowton, just before closure in 1968. The blacksmith is possibly Herbert Jordan. There was another smithy just round the corner on Newton Road.

8. 1968

The last remaining blacksmith's forge in south west Lancashire on Kenyon Lane, Lowton, just before closure in 1968. The blacksmith is possibly Herbert Jordan. There was another smithy just round the corner on Newton Road. Photo: Frank Orrell

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