Splash: Wiganers messing about in boats over the decades

By Charles Graham

Published 26th Jun 2024, 15:45 BST

Nice weather brings out the nautical side in some folk, so we thought we’d find some pictures from the Wigan Today archives of fun on the water.

The pictures include several of events at Wigan Flashes, canal canoeing and several DIY boat projects.

17. The canal at Appley Bridge in the 1970s

.Photo: Gary Brunskill

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18. The canal at Shevington in the 1970s

.Photo: Gary Brunskill

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19. Children affected by the nuclear disaster in Chernobyl enjoy a canal trip during their visit to Wigan in 1996

.Photo: gb

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