Wigan 1973

This is from a film that was never finished. The idea was to produce a nostalgic look at Wigan in March 1973 as it was just about to start going through the huge changes to turn it into the town it is today. There are tantalising glimpses of areas of terraced houses that are now gone and the start of building the 'new' shopping centre. Finally some views of Ashurst's Beacon.

[@cubecubesson6779]

What a fantastic little film. Has a dream like, melancholic quality. Thank you! Nice bowling action by the way👍

[@uphollandlatic]

Thank you. The bowling action has now retired replaced by umpiring ☝️

[@ConnorWilson2891]

IN 1973 QUEEN released their first album ​@@uphollandlatic

[@tombridge1225]

What a pleasant and nostalgic film. Nice busy town scenes. Look at it now!

[@yvonnecaldwell6088]

Nice👍👍❤ I left Wigan in 1970, moved to Australia (Perth) with my family. I was 11 in 1973. Dont remember much, except the park and town centre. I lived at 274 Wallgate, the house has long gone. It was between the Seven Stars pub (where the bridge went over the canal) and the train bridge going over the main road. Really enjoyed watching this, thanks❤👍🇭🇲

[@northernsoul1707]

Lived in wigan in the 70s great town great people 💕

[@midd5966]

Im a teen who currently lives here. I honestly cant thank you enough for uploading this. My parents and grandparents always tell me about how Wigan once was. So this video has truly shown me what they mean. Compared to what Wigan is now, it looked a lot friendlier and active. Now everywhere is dull. Thank you very much for giving me and others a vision of what this town once was. It also feels quite strange seeing so many areas that are so familiar to me appearing in this. Its a true blast from the past even though I wasnt there to experience it.

[@Autofacofficial]

beautiful. Feel homesick and nostalgic for childhood.

[@uphollandlatic]

That’s great because that’s how it made me feel.

[@michaelmoran9399]

I was 21 when this was made look how busy the town centre was then and not a beggar or smackhead to be seen.Definitley think we've gone backwards do you?

[@paulbolton7232]

3rd world shit hole now like ashton in makerfield

[@robbflynn4325]

thanks for this. originally from Wigan, now living in the US. triggered a lot of happy childhood memories especially of the long summer days spent in Mesnes Park. in 4 weeks I'll be visiting my mum who still lives in wigan, first trip to the UK in years, looking forward to it!

[@stuartdavies7092]

I am in the US. I went back home in August and called into my hometown of Wigan while I was there. The place has changed a lot. While I was there, they were taking down the wigan galleries. Heartbreaking to see it getting demolished. I do not like what they did with Wigan baths either. Transformed it into what they laughingly call a swimming pool.

[@thecontractor365]

Instant time travel. Thanks for sharing this history.👍

[@emmascully9850]

Wonderful memories! Haven't been to Wigan for many years now, thank you for sharing.

[@mrcatman6854]

THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES AS A KID LIVED ON DORNING STREET STILL REMEMBER THE SMELL OF THE BOILING SUGAR FOR THE TOFFEE.. BRILLIANT CHILDHOOD

[@kevmorley9650]

Knew a lad on Dorning Street, Paul Smith near the post office end. Think he was a postie then got onto the telephone side. It was in 70's he'll be early 60's now. Nice lad

[@stuartdavies7092]

Im a wigan lad through & through. I was born the year after in good old 1974 in PoolStock. I now live in the US & went back home just a couple of months ago. I actually watched those two chimneys being remotely detonated & destroyed with my dad when I was a youngun. Its hard to believe growing up those statues were actually a lot older than me. LOL !!!

[@nickmonkey284]

Lovely footage and pretty music. And not a single obese person in a tracksuit. How things have changed

[@michaelroberts7374]

Excellent observation sir, but how young folk bashed each other about back then, for a myriad labyrinthine plethora of reasons

[@blackporscheroadster6415]

1973, the year I was born in (Golborne) near Wigan. Makes me feel old, watching this as everything looks so dated. I remember being in a pram like what those woman in the park had. This guy making films in 1973 was clearly ahead of his time. Who would have thought almost 50 years later 1000s would be watching it? Left home at 18 to go to University and only ever went back to see my (now) late father who passed in 2015. He was originally from Pemberton, then lived in Kitt Green. Haven't been to Wigan for many years, but it's always been a bit of a depressing place, but with many architectural and industrial gems, that the local council seem hell bent on destroying

[@anth5122]

Fantastic video but it did make me feel sad

[@JoanneUkEng]

Thank you for sharing this.

[@kevmorley9650]

Thanks for sharing, had good times in park.

[@peterowbottom1110]

Ace, good work

[@elizabethstadler2775]

Wonderful

[@trollson66]

I'm imagining a 7yr old me is in the background somewhere, or my father's maroon and yellow Moggy Traveller just out of shot... Comparing to other vids of current Wigan - it was better then wasn't it?

[@Mancheguache]

Blimey - I was 6.....

[@martaaleksandraviciute5928]

:)

[@iannightingale9137]

Hi, do you know who owns the copyright to this? We're a Wigan band from the 90's who have recently started recording again and would love to use this in a music video. Cheers

[@uphollandlatic]

Hi, It’s my video. Please feel free to use whatever you need. A credit would be nice.

[@Osk.S57]

Anyone know when the statue of the Boer War soldier in front of the cafe in the park disappeared? I would have put money on it still being in 73. I was sixteen then, memory must be playing tricks.

[@uphollandlatic]

Hi, It was taken away, but it’s back now, but it’s a different one. The original one had a soldier holding a flag above his head in is left hand. The modern replacement is a soldier standing to attention. Hope you are well. Keep safe.

[@Osk.S57]

@@uphollandlatic Thanks for replying, i'll check it out when all this is over. Hope you're safe too.

[@nicolajones7344]

Where is the motorway at the end? Are they the cooling towers at Poolstock?

[@uphollandlatic]

I made this (it’s published on my second channel) the motorway at the end is approaching Birmingham going south.

[@geoffrennox1840]

M6 Bromford Viaduct, near Fort Dunlop.

[@tomjackson5387]

Anyone know who was the young man with the dog throughout the video ?

[@mine7292]

Tom Jackson, it was me.

[@tomjackson5387]

@@mine7292 You still living in that old town ? You looked happy, hope life went well for you

[@mine7292]

Tom Jackson, I now live in Hampshire but still have relatives in Up Holland and district.

[@staffh3815]

@@mine7292 nice to know your still with us Tom

[@paulwestwell7160]

Thanks for a ride in your time machine Tom. Although I’m from Atherton I went to school in Wigan 1966-1975 so I spent a lot of time there around the time the film was shot. A great trip down memory lane. Hope you are well.

[@barbaraannecortina7899]

why wasn't it finished?