Mayor of Wigan Coun Steve Dawber and consort Oliver Waite bow in respect after laying a wreath.

Mayor of Wigan Coun Steve Dawber and consort Oliver Waite bow in respect after laying a wreath.

Wigan Remembrance Day in pictures

The annual Remembrance Day parade and services have been cancelled around the country due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Veterans and members of the community gathered to see local dignitaries lay wreaths at Wigan War Memorial outside Wigan Parish Church, as a live service was streamed online from inside the church.

By Michelle Adamson

Published 8th Nov 2020, 13:49 BST

Updated 8th Nov 2020, 13:52 BST

LEST WE FORGET

Wigan MP Lisa Nandy lays a wreath.

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Wigan MP Lisa Nandy lays a wreath.

The Mayor of Wigan Coun Steve Dawber wearing a poppy face mask before laying a wreath at Wigan War Memorial.

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The Mayor of Wigan Coun Steve Dawber wearing a poppy face mask before laying a wreath at Wigan War Memorial.

Members of the public observed social distancing and wore face masks at the event.

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Members of the public observed social distancing and wore face masks at the event.

The Remembrance Day service observed with no parade or outdoor service at Wigan War Memorial at Wigan Parish church.

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The Remembrance Day service observed with no parade or outdoor service at Wigan War Memorial at Wigan Parish church.

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