People RETRO 1976 Pictures depicting the heatwave in Wigan during the summer of 1976 Paddling pool at Haigh Hall RETRO: Wigan's hot summer of 1976 As the heatwave continues and temperatures are predicted to reach 40c in some parts of the country this week, we remember the long, hot summer of 1976 in Wigan.
By Michelle Adamson
Published 19th Jul 2022, 04:55 GMT
5. RETRO 1976 RETRO 1976 Summer fun at Haigh Hall Photo: staff
6. RETRO 1976 RETRO 1976 Summer at Haigh Hall country park Photo: staff
7. SUMMER 1976 RETRO 1976 Pictures depicting the heatwave in Wigan during the summer of 1976 Photo: gb
8. RETRO 1976 RETRO 1976 Cooling off at Hindley pool during the long hot summer of '76 . Photo: STAFF