And they all date from 44 years ago in 1982. It’ll seem like only yesterday for some readers.
8. Ready to take to the road for a sponsored walk are staff from Wigan telephone exchange and friends
. Photo: STAFF
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Wigan's news captured on camera by Observer photographers in 1982
By Charles Graham
Published 22nd Mar 2026, 04:55 GMT
A student protest, Territorial Army soldiers on exercise, the loss of a famous Wigan landmark plus various fun events all feature in this archive gallery.