Wigan institution: picture memories of Pooles Pies

Six years have passed since famous old Wigan brand Pooles turned out its last pie. But memories live on and here are a few pictorial refreshers.

By Charles Graham

Published 23rd Apr 2024, 04:55 BST

Staff, customers and quite a few pastry products all feature.

1. Scott Meadwell pours in the flour for the pastry

. Photo: Paul Greenwood

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2. Neil Pearson checks his machinery

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3. Elanor Haydock supervises the packaging of the pie boxes

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4. Pie inside the giant freezers stored at -20

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