Step back in time with 11 nostalgic photos of Leigh pubs

For many of us, they’ve always been at the heart of the community - places where memories were made, and friendships were formed, helping shape the identity of our towns.

We’ve been looking back through these fantastic photos of some of Leigh, Atherton, and Tyldesley's most iconic pubs from years gone by.

Do any of these bring back happy memories for you?

We’d love to hear your stories and favourite moments in the comments.

The Bridge Inn on St Helens Road (Image: Peter Ashworth)

The Church Inn at Pickley Green (Image: David Long)

The Bulls Head on Warrington Road was closed and demolished in 2008 (Image: Derek Greenough)

The New Inn on Firs Lane closed in 2008 (Image: Derek Greenough)

The Black Horse on Elliott Street (Image: George Riding)

The Globe on Bradshawgate (Image: Peter Ashworth)

The Fleece on Westleigh Lane (Image: David Long)

The Britannia on Plank Lane (Image: Raymond Knapman)

The Railway Hotel on Collard Street (Image: George Riding)

The Bay Horse on Bolton Old Road (Image: Peter Ashworth)