Like it or not, Wigan folk have the nickname pie-eaters. And it’s not just because of an unsavoury episode in the borough’s mining history.
5. Wigan Food and Drink Festival 2010 - Afternoon Tea with Jilly Goolden at Wigan Outdoor Market. Jilly Goolden holds a butter pie, specially made for her by celebrity chef Tom Bridge, rear, with Wigan Food and Drink Festival goers Julia Roberts, left, Patricia O'Sullivan and Charles Musker
. Photo: Nick Fairhurst
6. Wigan-born Greater Manchester Chief Constable, Sir James Anderton, gets his teeth into a Poole's pie as he receives various traditional Wigan souvenirs from Divisional Commander, Chief Superintendent Gordon Burton, during a special lunch at Wigan police headquarters for the Wigan born top cop to celebrate his knighthood on Tuesday February 19 1991.
. Photo: Frank Orrell
7. Galloways Pie Shop on Gidlow Lane was getting behind Latics in 2011 with its decorated windowand Karen Dixon putting out celebratory delicacies
. Photo: JL
8. Janet Shaw and Maureen Davies from Edwards' Bakery shop in Wigan Market Hall with special St George's Day pies for sale
. Photo: John Leatherbarrow