RETRO: What was making the news in Standish back in the 1970s?
Carnival celebrations, sports awards, schools, a play group and drama groups among others kept our photographers very busy in the 1970s.
By Michelle Adamson
Published 16th Jan 2023, 12:30 BST
RETRO – 1970s
1. 1979
Tea in the tub for members of Standish Labour Club at Standish Carnival on Saturday 4th of August 1979. Photo: Frank Orrell
3. RETRO 1970
RETRO 1970 - Standish dustman Tommy Jones is held aloft by his fellow workers. Photo: staff
4. 1979
Night staff from Wigan Infirmary at Standish Carnival on Saturday 4th of August 1979. Photo: Frank Orrell
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