This gallery from the Observer archive contains pictures all taken in the middle 10 days of November 2016.
This is the first time many of them have seen the light of day since.
9. Wigan headline-makers in mid-November 2016
Children's author Lucia Davies, back right, with the Mayor of Wigan Coun Ron Conway and Mayoress Janet Conway, visits pupils at Aspull Church Primary School as part of anti-bullying week, with her book POD, which had an underlying message about friendship and not treating others badly. Photo: MA
10. Wigan headline-makers in mid-November 2016
Members of The Bell Greenbelt Development Group protested around Orrell and Kitt Green against the council's plans to build on the land. They were helped by Paddy, one of the Blackpool donkeys who live at Latham House Farm: Farmer Jimmy Morris, his wife Gillian and their sons Thomas and Andrew, are pictured with supporters Photo: Archive
11. Wigan headline-makers in mid-November 2016
Staff at Ladybird Fitness Club, Albert Street, Wigan, a fitness club for ladies only, celebrated their 10th anniversary. From left: Helen Rodan, Andrea Cooper, owner Sandra McGugan, Louise Hooton and Jayne Jones. Photo: MA
12. Wigan headline-makers in mid-November 2016
Members of the under-15s team at Wigan St Patrick’s ARLFC, along with friends, relatives and staff from Rose Bridge Academy, climbed Mount Snowdon to raise money for Down's syndrome support group Our Pride Photo: Archive