The Life of Pie – In Search of Ramsbottom’s Perfect Pie

I am the progeny of a pie eater. Born in West Lancashire’s traditional pie-heartland, my Dad understands the power of a pie. Not simply as a peerless pastry product, but as a means of conciliation or a gesture of goodwill. When asked by guileless daughters whether he and mum would ever get divorced, the answer would swiftly follow ‘I’d rather have a meat pie’.

Alex Mayer, Dellcroft, Funny, Greenmount Butchers, Meat Pie, Park Farm Shop & Cafe, Peter & Alison, Pies, The Black Bull, The Shoulder of Mutton, Walmsley Butchers

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Big Walk Home Photos

Some pics from the Big Walk Home on Sunday 5th September 2010. Where twenty Rammy residents walked the 16 miles from Manchester city centre to The Shoulder of Mutton, taking in the sights (and smells) of deepest darkest Salford, The M60, Radcliffe, Bury, Summerseat and finally the homeland of Ramsbottom.

Big Walk Home, Mike Kelly, The Shoulder of Mutton

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RammyFest 2009 Gallery

Some photos from RammyFest 2009, all photos taken by Northern Light Images.

RammyFest, The Chocolate Café, The First Chop, The Shoulder of Mutton

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The Shoulder of Mutton

Helmshore Road, Holcombe, BL8 4LZ - Built in 1751 The Shoulder of Mutton is situated in the heart of Holcombe Village, on the west Pennine moors overlooking the Irwell Valley, the pub stands on the slopes of Holcombe Hill, where you can find the famous Peel Tower . The Shoulder of Mutton sources all its produce from local suppliers and markets.

Food & Drink, level2, Pub, Restaurant, The Shoulder of Mutton

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