REWIND: 24 picture memories of people and places in Orrell over the decades

Here’s a fascinating selection of Wigan Today archive pictures of people and places in Orrell.

By Charles Graham

Published 31st May 2023, 15:45 BST

Some date back to the very earliest years of the 20th century but will kindle memories right up to the 1980s.

1. The February 1975 St Valentine's Day ball at Orrell RU club

. Photo: SUBMITTED

2. Welly throwing at Orrell Carnival in 1975

. Photo: submitted

3. Orrell RUFC 1st XV in 1950 sent in by Robert Falla, midde row, left, who played centre quarter.

. Photo: COPY

4. An Orrell Operatic Society Gilbert and Sullivan show in 1975

. Photo: SUBMITTED