An old school rugby team line-up has been discovered in the local archive collections. The photograph features the rugby team at St Mary’s Roman Catholic School, who won the inter-schools rugby trophy for under 15’s and became Leigh champions in 1960. However, no specific date for the photo has been included in the caption information.
If you recognize any faces in the picture or have any information about when it was taken, please email newsdesk@leighjournal.co.uk. Additionally, if you have any old photographs that you believe would fit well on this page, please email them with your name, what the image shows, and what year it was taken.
The Wigan and Leigh Archives and Local Studies collection feature photographs that can be viewed on archives.wigan.gov.uk. The collection includes photos taken in Leigh, Atherton, Astley, Tyldesley, Golborne, Lowton, Hindley, Hindley Green, Glazebury, and surrounding areas from a different era.
This is an exciting discovery that highlights the history of school rugby in Leigh. The photograph captures a moment in time and represents the teamwork and dedication of the rugby team at St Mary’s School. We are thrilled to have the opportunity to share this piece of history and preserve it for future generations.
