Three cheers to a trio of Wigan pubs and their regulars pictures in 2009

By Charles Graham

Published 1st Nov 2026, 04:55 GMT

Here’s another trio of watering holes, their staff and customers that featured in the Wigan Evening Post’s old Pub Life feature.

The Tippings Arms at Poolstock (still going strong), the Hockery Brook at Hindley (now under a different name) and Bridge 63 at Red Rock (long in ruins and now up for sale again) feature in this gallery.

1. Jack Holden in the lounge of The Tippings Arms

. Photo: NICK FAIRHURST

2. Barman Dane Smith in the Tippings Arms games room

. Photo: NICK FAIRHURST

3. Don Parker with his pint and the papers at The Tippings Arms

. Photo: NICK FAIRHURST

4. Gwen Killelea and John Gordon, managers of The Tippings Arms, Poolstock Lane, Poolstock

. Photo: NICK FAIRHURST

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