RETRO: Remembering Wigan's pub landlords and landladies

Here are a selection of photographs taken from 1970 to the ’00s for stories or part of a weekly feature Pub Life – you might recognise a friendly face or two behind the bar.

By Michelle Adamson

Published 10th Mar 2023, 12:30 BST

RETRO – Pubs

1. 1974

Landlord Colin Cook and regulars at the Market Hotel in Wigan in 1974. Photo: Frank Orrell

2. 2002

The Anvil on Dorning Street in Wigan is The Pub of the Year 2002, awarded by CAMRA - The Campaign for Real Ale. Pictured with the Alan Ball Award is landlord Ian Thorpe. Photo: Freelance

3. 1985

Wigan rugby legend Billy Boston behind the bar in his pub The Griffin on Standishgate Wigan in 1985 Photo: staff

4. 2006

Nick and Janet Hutchinson, landlord and landlady of The Crawford Arms, Red Rock in 2006 Photo: staff