RETRO: What was making the news in Standish back in the 1970s?
By Michelle Adamson
Published 16th Jan 2023, 12:30 BST
Carnival celebrations, sports awards, schools, a play group and drama groups among others kept our photographers very busy in the 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
2. RETRO 1970
RETRO 1970 - Standish dustman Tommy Jones Photo: staff
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