A fascinating round-up of what was making Wigan news in November 2005 including remembrance, charity events galore and Santa arriving

A new Wigan Warriors kit was revealed, the town saluted its war dead, much money was raised for good causes (especially Children in Need) and it was beginning to look a lot like Christmas if these news pictures taken precisely 20 years ago are anything to go by.

See how many faces you recognise from November 2005.

5. Wigan news in pictures during November 2005

Young and old gather at Wigan cenotaph for Remembrance Sunday commemorations Photo: Frank Orrell

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6. Wigan news in pictures during November 2005

Taxi driver Ernie Clark with his specially printed Christmas card lashing Wigan Council for creating chaos with bus lanes Photo: Geoffrey Shryhane

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7. Wigan news in pictures during November 2005

Phil and Gwen Charnock, from Worthington, who made a purchase from Fabrice Hochart's cheese stall at the French market in Market Place, Wigan Photo: Nick Fairhurst

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8. Wigan news in pictures during November 2005

Customers of Morrisons supermarket, Makerson Way, Ince raised £4,855.30 for the Royal British Legion's Poppy Appeal. Pictured with store manager Andy Reardon, right, are, left to right: Frank Maudsley, Fred Beardsworth and John Melling Photo: Paul Greenwood

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