Wigan Album

Is that Walter Unsworth leading, with Jim Croghan 3 men behind him?

Charlie O'Leary may know?

I don't think it is Walt.Going down the line with a Question mark against those I'm not sure about, I reckon it's Bob Ryder,then John Hook,Morris Ramsdale,Jim Croghan, Stan Fairhurst ?, Ken Marsh ?. I'm out of sight in the middle rank. Can't make out any more.

Hello Charlie. Ken Bridge has identified himself as officer third from rear (immediately behind Ken Marsh).

Sadly Ken Bridge died in hospital on 16th February 2008.

hi everybody just found the web site good to read the comments about the old days

I think this may have been 1953 and the Queens visit to Wigan. It's on parade in the Grammar school yard (now NHS Linacre centre. My dad PC76 Lol Connelly is on a similar photo.

Im looking for any info on my dads side of the family as i am researching my family tree.My dads name was John Ryder and was born in 1947.His father,my grandfather was called Robert Ryder and was in the police force,im unsure if hes in this phot but any info or memories would be greatly appreciated.thanks x

Was very nice seeing photo of my father, if anyone has more please would you send a copy

Was very nice seeing photo of my father, if anyone has more please would you send a copy

I've recently put a series of Inspection Parade pics up in the Album - and all of the Inspections took place on fine days. As far as can be ascertained so far, the Inspections featured are for 1955, 57 and 59. If the Mayor for the year had been visible, standing with the inspection party, it would have been possible to date the pic..., but if it was 1950s, it could have been 1951 or 1953 ( as I think the Inspections took place bi-ennially, in the odd years).

My dad is Maurice Ramsdale, I think third from front. My brother and myself have very few photos of him.