Here are some of the landmarks and people captured on film seven decades ago.
Some of the sights are familiar to this day, others less so.

13. Seventh Wigan All Saints scout group in 1950
The Seventh Wigan All Saints scout group Photo: submit

14. Market Place, Wigan early 1950's
Parts of the town centre have changed little since the 1950s Photo: Submitted

15. Having a good time on the open field in Mesnes Park in the late 1950's
Having a good time on the open field in Mesnes Park Photo: Submitted

16. RETRO Wigan's cobbled Market Square in the 1950's, with the Hope Street Congretational Church rising in the background.
Wigan's cobbled Market Square with the Hope Street Congretational Church in the background Photo: Submitted
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