THE colder nights are drawing in and some shops are even stocking items for Christmas

So it prompted us to take a trip down memory lane to find old images of Christmas lights switch-ons in Bolton over the years.

Among the names that took centre stage at the event included local heroes Peter Kay and Ted Robbins from Phoenix Nights fame, The Chase star Jenny Ryan and Olympian Jason Kenny.

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There was even the year The One Show came to town! In 2013, Amir Khan flicked the switch and was joined by The One Show presenters Matt Baker and Alex Jones, as well as Alfie Boe, in Victoria Square.

How many of the switch-ons did you go to over the years?