RETRO: Wigan Today archive pictures of Shevington from the early 20th century through to the 1980s

The Wigan Today archives have today given up a host of pictures focusing on the village of Shevington, some dating back as far as Edwardian times, but far more from living memory, especially the 1980s.

How many faces and locations do you recognise?

1. A Shevington carnival fancy dress parade in the 1980s

. Photo: Gary Brunskill

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2. Youngsters in Orchard Close, Shevington, try out the new skateboarding craze in 1977

. Photo: SUBMITTED

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3. A mock-up of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer's Royal Wedding party at Dixon Drive, Shevington, in 1981

. Photo: Gary Brunskill

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4. School's Out...a summer playscheme during the holidays organised at Shevington High in July 1986

. Photo: Gary Brunskill

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