Toasting Wigan and Leigh pubs pictured in 2008, most of them now gone

By Charles Graham

Published 20th Sep 2026, 15:45 GMT

The Wigan Evening Post’s old Pub Life pages used to feature a different local watering hole, its staff and customers each week.

This gallery features five pubs. Only The Greyhound at Leigh remains. The Horseshoe and Dog and Partridge at Standish along with The King’s Arms and Pit Pony at Ashton have, sadly, been consigned to the history books since these pictures were taken 18 years ago in 2008.

Cheers to some happy memories!