Wigan Album

Empress Ballroom

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Courting at the Empress
Photo: Robert Howe

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Photo of mum (Winifred Howe- nee Worthington) and William Howe. Approximatley 1953/4

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Comment by: Irene Roberts on 29th September 2023 at 14:29

What a lovely photo, when ladies looked smart and natural. They look very happy.

Comment by: Veronica on 29th September 2023 at 16:44

The difference then to twenty years later at the All Nighters. So fresh and innocent…. I vaguely recognise the couple from St Patrick’s parish.

Comment by: Bruce Almighty on 29th September 2023 at 18:42

No piercings and no tattoos. What a pleasent sight.

Comment by: Sue S on 29th September 2023 at 20:04

A very precious photo

Comment by: Jeanett on 30th September 2023 at 06:57

Lovely photo of a very smart couple,like Veronica I can't help compare this to the sweaty,unkempt looking 1973-81 era.

Comment by: Helen of Troy on 30th September 2023 at 07:18

So much gentler & much nicer than the grinning selfies people take today.

Comment by: Christine on 30th September 2023 at 10:23

What a good looking couple they were Robert and your Mum still looked as radiant last Sunday at her 90th Birthday Party a true Lady

Comment by: Robert Howe on 2nd October 2023 at 09:08

Thanks Christine!

Veronica - my dad was from St Pat's and mum was from St Mary's.

Comment by: Veronica on 2nd October 2023 at 14:44

Yes there were unmistakeable brothers if I remember Robert. Plus relations in Patrick St. ?

Comment by: Robert Howe on 3rd October 2023 at 09:08

Veronica - My mum had 5 brothers and three sisters. My dad had 3 brothers and 2 sisters. His Aunty (Agnus Moylett) had the shop in St Patrick Street.

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