Spectacular flashback to Wigan Bonfire Night pictures from years past

By Charles Graham

Published 31st Oct 2026, 15:45 GMT

With Guy Fawkes Night falling midweek this year, bonfire and fireworks parties have already begun and are not set to finish until next weekend.

But here’s a taste of Wigan seasonal events past including several from Haigh Woodland Park’s a good few years ago.

Wigan children proud of their work in 1970 before the big night Photo: STAFF

Poolstock's Comet Youth Club members in 1976 with their Guy Photo: STAFF

The Poolstock Comet Youth Club goes on the bonfire in 1976 Photo: STAFF

Crowds watching the Haigh fireworks in 2009 Photo: STAFF

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