St John's Cub Scouts in Wigan in 1976St John's Cub Scouts in Wigan in 1976
St John's Cub Scouts in Wigan in 1976

Scouts, coal and all things Wigan feature in these photos from our Retro archives

Take a stroll down Wigan's memory lane with these pictures from the past...
By Henry Widdas, Communities Content Page Manager
Published 1st Jul 2021, 15:45 BST

Recognise yourself in any of these photos? Let us know if you do!

Roadworks and traffic in Whelley, Wigan, during the summer of 1976

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Roadworks and traffic in Whelley, Wigan, during the summer of 1976

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A working canal barge delivering bags of coal to canalside residents for 1 pound and 50 pence

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A working canal barge delivering bags of coal to canalside residents for 1 pound and 50 pence

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A working canal barge delivering bags of coal to canalside residents for 1 pound and 50 pence in 1976

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A working canal barge delivering bags of coal to canalside residents for 1 pound and 50 pence in 1976

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Youngsters enjoy a 'Summer Club' at Ince during the school holidays in 1976

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Youngsters enjoy a 'Summer Club' at Ince during the school holidays in 1976

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