There have been bittersweet memories from Hesketh Bank locals with the demolition of The Becc.

One man told QLocal: "I've known this place for nigh on sixty years and it's sad to say but it's time has come."



The pub closed in 2009 and is now surrounded by safety fencing with demolition contractors believed to have started ripping out its ornate interior.

The Becc was best known as a community pub which had its heyday back when the village had its own railway station - visitors would travel to the village to play on its excellent bowling green.

Plans are in place to build 30 new homes on the prime site.

Sad to see it go. I spent many a good night there.

Yeah knock it down !!!! We really need more houses in Hesketh Bank...... NOT !

Can't wait! Bloomin eye sore. I'm happy to pull the lever. Place has always been a dive.

TIMBER LOL!

Originally Posted by bubblenskweak

Yeah knock it down !!!! We really need more houses in Hesketh Bank...... NOT !

Thats another dollop of cars down Hesketh Lane when the houses go up.

Originally Posted by fuchsiasteve

Can't wait! Bloomin eye sore. I'm happy to pull the lever. Place has always been a dive.

TIMBER LOL!

You don't sound old enough to have ever been in there.

It re-opened and finally shut earlier on in 2011.

Very sad, used to be a brilliant pub when Frank McBride ran it. Many very happy and hazy nights. Proper tap room.

My mate worked in the Beck for years...it was like the Marie Celeste!Few of the locals ever went near the place but when it finally gets pulled down they all start winging.

which contractor is knocking it down? Any one know.

Am I right in thinking that's the only pub in Hesketh Bank?

It's a shame when you see all these pubs disappear.

Originally Posted by dennisa

which contractor is knocking it down? Any one know.

Think it's the man wiv webbed feet n 11 fingers lol