When the pandemic struck it made me a little anxious of being out and about, but I managed to keep safe, keep well and keep working, so I could witness and capture the events of this unprecedented pandemic year.
Here are my pictures ...
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The first day of national lockdown. Wigan town centre was quite busy with people queuing for banks.
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The first day of lockdown and I was anxious about being out and about. I wore a scarf over my face (face coverings weren't mandatory) as I took pictures of Wigan town centre.
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Local singer Pat Masterson entertains residents from the car park at Ambleside Bank care home, Ince, just a few days into the first national lockdown. I remember at this time there was so much uncertainty, it was lovely to capture moments like this.
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A message to the public, stay at home, protect the NHS, save lives, during the lockdown, pictured on a usually busy Market Street, Wigan.