With May Day almost upon us, we look back at the many Wigan events celebrating this bank holiday over the years. Fun fact: May Day is a European festival of ancient origins marking the beginning of summer, usually celebrated on May 1, around halfway between the spring equinox and summer solstice.
RETRO: May Day
17. 1989
Pupils of Rectory CE Primary School, Garswood, who were trying their hand and mouths at Victorian games such as bob apple for the day in May 1989. Photo: Frank Orrell
Shadow Employment Spokesman and Future Deputy Prime Minister, John Prescott, trys his luck on the tombola stall with Wigan Labour Party officials at the May Day Carnival at Haigh Hall on Monday 4th of May 1987. Photo: Frank Orrell