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Photographs of Tyldesley pubs and clubs
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| The Castle situated on the corner of Elliott St. and Castle St. was the first pub in Tyldesley. Built in 1778 and originally known as the Flaming Castle. The building on the right is the Boars Head, locally known as 'Ponkys'. Both now demolished. Photo taken on Sunday School Walking Day 1932. | The Star and Garter dated from 1825. Built by the mill owner, Thomas Kearsley, it was situated on the Market Square later to be replaced by the Co-op. In the 19th century it was used as a court room for the Petty Sessions. The pub had a bowling green to the rear. | The George and Dragon on Elliott St. dates from 1781. Originally the pub had a brewhouse and at one time was known as the 'Green Dragon'. The building in the picture was demolished in 1904 when in was replaced by the present , much larger, building. Note the tramlines. |
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| Situated on the corner of Union St and Shuttle St the Jubilee Inn was originally though to have been called The Grey Mare. Once kept by Jimmy Blears who played for Wigan Rugby League Club | A real street corner local beerhouse the Robin Hood stood on the corner of Elliott St and Charles St. At one time roast goat was served. | The White Horse stood on Elliott St. opposite the Labour Club. It was built about 1800 and was used in 1939 for enrolment to the light infantry at the start of WWII. Now a hardware shop |
The Royal Oak was situated on Lower Elliot Street between Blenheim St and Charles St. Next door was the Church Inn. In 1880 the keeper was William Rowcroft. In 1907 the pub was taken over by Patrick and Kate Hegarty who had emigrated from County Mayo in Ireland. This photo and information was kindly provided by Frank Davis of Spring Hill , Florida, USA who is the grandson of Patrick and Kate Hegarty. At one time the Royal Oak was nicknamed 'Red Rag' Photo taken in 1957. |
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| The Church Inn stood next to the Royal Oak on Lower Elliot St. Formerly the Church Tavern it was kept by Mary Shuttleworth in 1872. | ||