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.

9. Mike Berry enjoys a pint at The Hockery Brook

. Photo: Paul Greenwood

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10. Phil Corlett, left and Colin Rogerson at the bar ofThe Hockery Brook

. Photo: Paul Greenwood

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11. Tommy Tiger at The Hockery Brook

. Photo: Paul Greenwood

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12. The Hockery Brook, Wigan Road, Hindley - since then it has become Formby's

. Photo: Paul Greenwood

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

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

9. Mike Berry enjoys a pint at The Hockery Brook

10. Phil Corlett, left and Colin Rogerson at the bar ofThe Hockery Brook

11. Tommy Tiger at The Hockery Brook

12. The Hockery Brook, Wigan Road, Hindley - since then it has become Formby's

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