Retro: looking back at 23 photographs taken at Wigan's barber shops

Barber shops are a regular sight on Wigan’s streets, with someone on hand with their scissors or clippers to keep men looking good.

By Gaynor Clarke

Published 9th Apr 2024, 15:45 BST

We have delved into our archives for photographs taken of Wigan’s barbers over the years.

Wigan Warrior Sean O'Loughlin gets a trim at the opening of The Barbers, on Market Place, Wigan, with Sam Tomkins and barber Paul Tierney

1. Wigan's barber shops

Wigan Warrior Sean O'Loughlin gets a trim at the opening of The Barbers, on Market Place, Wigan, with Sam Tomkins and barber Paul Tierney Photo: John Leatherbarrow

Carol Ramsden, from Cliff's Spring View Barbers, on Warrington Road, Spring View

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Carol Ramsden, from Cliff's Spring View Barbers, on Warrington Road, Spring View Photo: Paul Greenwood

Jo Wright, at Jo's Barber, Preston Road, Standish

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Jo Wright, at Jo's Barber, Preston Road, Standish Photo: Paul Greenwood

Ian and Shirley Johnson at Barber's Corner, on Manchester Road, Ince

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Ian and Shirley Johnson at Barber's Corner, on Manchester Road, Ince Photo: Nick Fairhurst