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RETRO GALLERY: Wigan through the decades

Here's our latest gallery of pictures of Wiganers through the decades.
By The Newsroom
Published 11th May 2018, 11:52 BST- 1 min read
Updated 11th May 2018, 13:26 BST
Great excitement for Downall Green schoolchildren as they receive a surprise visit from Postman Pat in 1997.Great excitement for Downall Green schoolchildren as they receive a surprise visit from Postman Pat in 1997.
Great excitement for Downall Green schoolchildren as they receive a surprise visit from Postman Pat in 1997.

We have delved into our huge archive of pictures once more to bring you some nostalgic pictures of Wigan and Wiganers.

Do you recognise yourself or anyone you know on any of our pictures?