Wintry pictures from Wigan's past

By Charles Graham

Published 23rd Dec 2024, 15:45 GMT

There’s no danger of a white Christmas this year, some will be disppointed and others will be relieved to know. But there's bound to be a cold snap eventually: after all we are in winter.

So here are a few pictures from our archive of past Decembers, Januarys and Februarys where ice and frost have changed the landscape.

Luke Taylor, four, and his dad Malcolm, from Spring View, on a synthetic ice rink at Wigan Outdoor Market

1. Luke Taylor, four, and his dad Malcolm, from Spring View, on the synthetic ice rink at Wigan Outdoor Market

Luke Taylor, four, and his dad Malcolm, from Spring View, on a synthetic ice rink at Wigan Outdoor Market Photo: Nick Fairhurst

2. Wigan Council workmen tackle icy pavements in Wallgate

. Photo: John Leatherbarrow

3. Ice-covered footpaths in Worsley Hall being used like ski runs by youngsters

. Photo: JOHN LEATHERBARROW

4. A wintry scene at Mesnes Park, Wigan

. Photo: Michelle Adamson

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