In the meantime we can look back on busier times from the near and far past with this collection of pictures from the Wigan Today archive.
5. Former Liverpool manager, Roy Evans, who was signing copies of his book Ghost on the Wall' at Smiths bookshop on Mesnes Street
. Photo: FRANK ORRELL
6. Karen Melling and Janet Rogers, right, from Percivals Cafe in Mesnes Street
. Photo: Michelle Adamson
7. Celebrity astrologer Russell Grant signing copies of his prediction book for customers at Smith's bookshop on Mesnes Street in December 1983
. Photo: Frank Orrell
8. Simon Gee at Traders' Corner, Mesnes Street
. Photo: Michelle Adamson