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.

21. Wigan news in pictures during November 2005

Pupils from Aspull Church School who took part in a D-Day anniversary event at Wigan Road Methodist Church in Leigh. Teacher Miss Blackley is pictured with pupils Sophie, Lisa, Jodie-Louise, Lee, Louis and Michael Photo: John Leatherbarrow

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22. Wigan news in pictures during November 2005

Wigan Christmas Lights switch-on:Sophie Lythgoe, Ellie Moss and Eleanor Hibbott Photo: Gary Kelman

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23. Wigan news in pictures during November 2005

Chairman of Wigan and Leigh Fundraising Group for Christie's against Cancer, Carl Sharpe, received a £1,345 cheque from regulars of the Eckersley's Arms, Poolstock, Hare and Hounds, Billinge, Lathom House, Kitt Green and Miners Arms, Kitt Green. The money was raised from a darts and dominoes event by the friends of Al Yates Photo: Frank Orrell

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24. Wigan news in pictures during November 2005

Licensee of The Old Dog, Up Holland, Lynn Sharples, receives a CAMRA Pub of the Season award from Ken Worthington chairman of the Wigan branch of CAMRA as customers and members join in the celebration Photo: Frank Orrell

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