PICTURE GALLERY: a flashback to Wigan youngsters enjoying summer holiday fun in decades past

By Charles Graham

Published 2nd Aug 2023, 15:45 BST

We’re well and truly into the school holidays now and while this year’s weather remains unsettled, to say the least, we thought we’d revive some memories of summer fun from past decades.

We’ve got pictures from our archives of Wigan school, church, play group and community events held both indoors and out.

1. Summer fun for Hindley youngsters at a playscheme in 1981

. Photo: Gary Brunskill

2. The tombola stall at Norley Hall Cricket Club summer fete in 1983

. Photo: Archives

3. Summer fun with puppets at a Cansfield High School playscheme in 1981

. Photo: Gary Brunskill

4. Horse riding fun at the Wigan Infirmary summer garden party in 1986

. Photo: GB