The two-day event saw displays, exhibitions and talks celebrating the history and heritage of Wigan.
The exhibits included the town’s links to the ill-fated Titanic and the coal mining industry, while there were talks on the history of the town centre church.
There were also genuine artefacts such as one of the spades used at the ceremony at the start of Springfield Park in 1897.
1. Wigan History Festival at Wigan Parish Church
Marie-Clare Kenyon with the display on Wigan's coal mining industry Photo: Photographer Michelle Adamson
2. Wigan history festival at Wigan Parish Church
From left Chris Drabble and Bill Aldridge from Wigan Archaeological Society. Photo: Photographer Michelle Adamson
3. Wigan History Festival at Wigan Parish Church
The Mayor of Wigan Coun Kevin Anderson officially opens the festival Photo: Photographer Michelle Adamson
4. Wigan history festival at Wigan Parish Church
Jim Meehan with a model of the 1651 Battle of Wigan Lane. Photo: Photographer Michelle Adamson