Deanery High School pupils create a pond in the hope of attracting frogs and tadpole in 1971Deanery High School pupils create a pond in the hope of attracting frogs and tadpole in 1971
Deanery High School pupils create a pond in the hope of attracting frogs and tadpole in 1971

Wigan in the 1970s...there were strikes but plenty of community spirit!

Take a wander down Wigan's memory lane withe amazing photos from our archives.
By Henry Widdas, Communities Content Page Manager
Published 3rd Feb 2021, 12:30 BST

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

A Wigan traffic policeman instructs youngsters about cycling proficiency in 1971

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A Wigan traffic policeman instructs youngsters about cycling proficiency in 1971

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The postal strikes of the 1970s Wigan Carnival Committee volunteers offer a postal service for Wigan's young romanitics in 1971

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The postal strikes of the 1970s Wigan Carnival Committee volunteers offer a postal service for Wigan's young romanitics in 1971

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The postal strikes of the 1970s meant delivering your own mail as these Wigan Infirmary staff are pictured doing

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The postal strikes of the 1970s meant delivering your own mail as these Wigan Infirmary staff are pictured doing

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Students at St John Rigby Grammar School at Gathurst Road, Wigan, in 1971

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Students at St John Rigby Grammar School at Gathurst Road, Wigan, in 1971

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