I have clear recall of Scotch pies being on sale in St Helens in the 1960's in the market.

Mind you that was in the days before my cousin was mistaken for Lord Lucan. the Beatles and The Undertakers were gigging The Plaza, and people fondly remebered the day when Eddy waring was chased down Knowsley Rd, after the rumour went round ground that he spoke in less than reverential terms about the Saints. Tom Van Vollenhoven and...(oh shut up for Godsake!)