REWIND: pictures from Wigan pubs - mostly since gone - back in 2008

By Charles Graham

Published 31st Jul 2023, 12:30 BST

Updated 31st Jul 2023, 12:38 BST

We have taken another dip into our archives for pictures from the Wigan Evening Post’s old Pub Life feature.

This time we have a couple from Standish, a couple from Ashton and one from Leigh. It’s sad to say that most of them are no longer with us.

. Horsehoe at Standish.Danny and Jenna Critchley

. Photo: Gary Brunskill

. The Horsehoe at Standish

. Photo: Gary Brunskill

. The Greyhound Pub conference and events co-ordnator Catherine Sharpe

. Photo: NICK FAIRHURST

. Greyhound barman Michael Hilton

. Photo: NICK FAIRHURST

. The Greyhound on the corner of Warrington Road and The East Lancashire Road, Leigh

. Photo: NICK FAIRHURST

. The interior of The Greyhound

. Photo: NICK FAIRHURST

. The Standish Dog and Partridge's new licensees Martin Platt and Jane Bessant

. Photo: Gary Brunskill

1. Horsehoe at Standish.Danny and Jenna Critchley

. Photo: Gary Brunskill

2. The Horsehoe at Standish

. Photo: Gary Brunskill

3. The Greyhound Pub conference and events co-ordnator Catherine Sharpe

. Photo: NICK FAIRHURST

4. Greyhound barman Michael Hilton

. Photo: NICK FAIRHURST

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