REWIND: picture memories of Hindley's Mornington High School from the 1970s to '90s

It’s undergone a couple of name changes since, but to Wigan people of a certain age, Mornington High was Hindley’s main secondary school for years. It later became Hindley High and is now Outwood Academy, but these pictures from our archives show the original incarnation.

By Charles Graham

Published 21st Sep 2023, 04:55 GMT

Updated 26th Sep 2023, 13:04 GMT

Most of these images date from the 1970s and ’90s.

1. Pop idol Chesney Hawkes performed a concert at Mornington High School as part of dotmusic.com schools tour. Pictured with Chesney are year 9 pupils seeking his autograph

. Photo: PAUL SIMPSON

2. A show called Timeline performed by Mornington pupils in 1999

. Photo: GB

3. Pasta on the school menu at Mornington High School in 1988

. Photo: Gary Brunskill

A chess match at Mornington High

4. Mornington High chess.JPG

A chess match at Mornington High Photo: UGC