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.

29. A charity bath push at Poolstock Carnival in 1988

. Photo: STAFF

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30. Poolstock Comet Youth Club carnival queens present a £350 cheque to BBC Radio presenter Dick Hatch for the Children in Need Appeal in 1988

. Photo: STAFF

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31. Rev Hilary Young, Valerie Howard and June Gregson, with one of the floral display raffle prizes and some of works of art on sale during a Church Open Week at St James with St Thomas's CE Church, Poolstock

. Photo: Nick Fairhurst

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32. Wigan's deputy mayor and Mayoress Coun Wilf and Agnes Brogan officially opened the Monsoon Asian, Oriental and Italian Restaurant, Poolstock and are pictured with the Miah family: left to right: Jhorna, Rouji Hasan, Dudu Miah( Owner) and Shivena Miah

. Photo: JOHN LEATHERBAROW

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