Retro: pictures of Wigan news, sport, people and places in 1966

This gallery drawn from the Wigan Today archives puts the spotlight on the town in 1966 and features people at leisure, a hugely popular TV game show coming to Wigan, sporting fixtures and a visit from the Prime Minister of the time.

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1 . This family enjoyed a VIP visit from PM Harold Wilson when he visited Wigan . Photo: Submitted 2 .

Wigan holidaymakers bound for Blackpool wait for their coach on the market square . Photo: STAFF 3 . Harold Wilson in Wigan .



Photo: Submitted 4 . The Royal George lodging houses on the corner of Hardybutts and Warrington Road . Photo: SUBMITTED.