Wigan's tradesmen and building workers take to the streets to rally support for their strike action in 1972Wigan's tradesmen and building workers take to the streets to rally support for their strike action in 1972
Wigan's tradesmen and building workers take to the streets to rally support for their strike action in 1972

A window into the past of Wigan borough...

Everything from funny Valentine's Day cards to striking workers feature in these photographs from yesteryear.
By Henry Widdas, Communities Content Page Manager
Published 5th Nov 2020, 12:30 BST

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

Wigan's tradesmen and building workers take to the streets to rally support for their strike action in 1972

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Wigan's tradesmen and building workers take to the streets to rally support for their strike action in 1972

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Wigan taxi hire firm Hurst's introduce their female drivers in 1967

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Wigan taxi hire firm Hurst's introduce their female drivers in 1967

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Funny Valentine's Day cards at Simm's stationary shop in Wigan in 1967

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Funny Valentine's Day cards at Simm's stationary shop in Wigan in 1967

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Lennons Supermarket on King Street, Wigan, in the 1960s

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Lennons Supermarket on King Street, Wigan, in the 1960s

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