A refreshing gallery of pictures featuring Wigan folk enjoying a brew from the 1940s to 2000s

You can’t beat a cup of Rosie Lee for quenching your thirst and helping you wind down. And there are plenty of examples of Wiganers doing just that in this tea-themed retro picture gallery.

The photographs of various events and locations date from the 1940s to about 15 years ago.

9. Wiganers enjoying a brew

Wigan Eveing Post Mad March competition winner Kath Williams played host to Wigan Warriors scrum-half Tony Smith at her home in Orrell. Pictured is Tony enjoying a nice cup of tea with Kath and her husband Ray Photo: PAUL SIMPSON

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10. Wiganers enjoying a brew

Sarah Hutton, 11, from Aspull, of the 4th Wigan Scouts, pours out some nettle tea, during the Greater Manchester West Scout County backwards cooking competiton, held at Bispham Hall, Billinge Photo: Nick Fairhurst

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11. Wiganers enjoying a brew

Shevington St Bernadette's brownies held a Mad Hatter's Tea Party at Asda in Wigan to raise money for Mancap. Pictured in fancy dress outside the store with Alice, alias Ashley Brown aged nine, are, left to right: Mouse Amy Finch aged eight, Cat Sian Shaw aged seven, Brownie Caroline Atherton aged nine, Rabbit Hayley Hughes also aged nine and The Mad Hatter, eight-year-old Katie Hest Photo: PAUL SIMPSON