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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.
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

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Makerfield MP Yvonne Fovargue lays a wreath.

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Makerfield MP Yvonne Fovargue lays a wreath.

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Face masks and social distancing were encouraged while wreaths were laid.

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Face masks and social distancing were encouraged while wreaths were laid.

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Veterans gather to pay their respects

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Veterans gather to pay their respects

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from left, Makerfield MP Yvonne Fovargue, Mayor's consort Oliver Waite, Mayor of Wigan Coun Steve Dawber and Wigan MP Lisa Nandy at Wigan War Memorial.

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from left, Makerfield MP Yvonne Fovargue, Mayor's consort Oliver Waite, Mayor of Wigan Coun Steve Dawber and Wigan MP Lisa Nandy at Wigan War Memorial.

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