DID your Friday night involve a pint at the Gypsy's Tent or one of Bolton's countless other lost pubs? 

It is no secret that pubs have been closing at an alarming rate in recent years - be it the fault of the recession, smoking ban or cheap supermarket booze. 

Here is aa look at Bolton's watering holes of yesteryear.

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The Bolton News:

How many have you visited? Have we missed your favourite? Feel free to leave your memories in the comments section below and send any photographs to pictures@nqnw.co.uk and we will add them to the gallery.