Rolling back the years: see what was making Standish's news in the 1970s

By Michelle Adamson

Published 4th Oct 2024, 04:55 GMT

Updated 5th Oct 2024, 07:20 GMT

Play and drama groups, sports awards, schools and carnival celebrations were all pictures by our busy photographers during their travels round Standish in the 1970s.

Perhaps older readers will recognise a few familiar faces.

Retro 1978 - Coronation Street star Mavis Riley (real name Thelma Barlow) visits The Owl Inn at Up Holland (not Standish as previously erroneously published)

1. Retro 1978

Retro 1978 - Coronation Street star Mavis Riley (real name Thelma Barlow) visits The Owl Inn at Up Holland (not Standish as previously erroneously published) Photo: Gary Brunskill

The Standish combined churches walk under way through the pouring rain on Sunday 24th of June 1973.

2. 1973

The Standish combined churches walk under way through the pouring rain on Sunday 24th of June 1973. Photo: Frank Orrell

Retro 1970 - Fun for youngsters at Mere Oaks School Standish when a Dalek came into class

3. Retro 1970

Retro 1970 - Fun for youngsters at Mere Oaks School Standish when a Dalek came into class Photo: STAFF

The Standish combined churches walk under way through the pouring rain on Sunday 24th of June 1973.

4. 1973

The Standish combined churches walk under way through the pouring rain on Sunday 24th of June 1973. Photo: Frank Orrell

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