HERE is a snap of the Raven Hotel in Church Street in its days as a coaching house.

Vic Davies has shared the photograph, dated from the 19th Century.

Vic, who is admin of the St Helens & Districts The Complete History Facebook group, said: "I have enclosed a photo of the Raven Hotel in Church Street when it used to be a coaching house. 

"I am sure the photo will be of historical interest to your readers."