This picture gallery covers more than 40 years of the Wigan Lane venue’s life.
5. The Bellingham Hotel on Wigan Lane was changing hands in 2002, its latest owner being Arthur Silcock of the fairground dynesty. Here, Arthur's mother, 90-year-old Maggie Silcock is seen at the official re-opening with Arthur and the Deputy Mayor and Mayoress of Wigan, Coun and Mrs Wilf Brogan.
. Photo: Geoff Shryhane
6. The Bellingham Hotel, Wigan Lane, Wigan, in 1997
. Photo: NICK FAIRHURST
7. Liam Gallagher with staff at the Bellingham in 1997
. Photo: SUBMITTED
8. Staff behind the Bellingham bar in 1972
. Photo: STAFF