Picture memories of Poolstock and Poolstock Lane over the years

Since the A49 link road was built it has become a bit quieter, but Poolstock and Poolstock Lane is still a key Wigan thoroughfare.

And here are pictures from the Wigan Observer archives in which their residents, businesses, events and institutions have featured over many decades.

25. Wigan mayor, Coun Tom Jones, lays the foundation stone at the old Wigan Hospice in Poolstock in 1982

. Photo: STAFF

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26. The demolition of an old railway bridge on Poolstock Lane in 1971

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27. An Easter bonnet parade at Poolstock in 1979

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28. Merseyfest volunteers clean up the Eckersley Memorial Garden at Poolstock

. Photo: Gary Brunskill

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