A Victorian roadside mock-Tudor pub that in recent times became the “Chilli Pad” Indian restaurant, which has also now failed.
The Rising Sun
A distinctive bow-windowed stone-built pub, originally opened in 1913, still bearing a sign saying “Now Open All Day”. Since converted to housing.
The Calcot Arms
A long-closed roadside pub on the former A55 approaching the town from the south-east, now in a very sorry state. Its decline probably goes back to when the town was bypassed.
The Ring O’Bells
A solid-looking pub in a warehouse district on the north-east side of the city centre. Now converted into offices and renamed Bolton House.
The Plough
An attractive village pub in the shadow of the North Downs near Ashford, that has recently been put up for sale by brewers Shepherd Neame.
The Star & Garter
A white-painted street-corner pub on the west side of the city centre near the University, that appears to have been given something of a trendy makeover, at least in its signage. Demolition has now been approved, to be replaced by – you’ve guessed it – student housing.
The Florist
An impressive early-Victorian pub in the Italianate style, yet another casualty of Robinsons’ drastic cull of their tied estate. Robinsons are always quick to remove the signage from their pubs.
(My own picture)
The Darlaston Inn
A prominent landmark at the A34/A51 junction just north of Stone, this pub is actually situated within the roundabout. In recent years it has concentrated mostly on the dining trade.
(My own picture)
The Red House
A substantial free-standing pub right in the centre of this former mining town.
The Triangle
An imposing three-storey stone-built pub with Venetian windows on the main A58 between Ripponden and Sowerby Bridge. Currently reported as being tied up in planning appeals due to the owners wanting to demolish the listed cottage at the rear as part of redevelopment.
The Cocked Hat
The Cocked Hat, Stockport, Cheshire
Standing opposite the Parish Church on Stockport Market Place, this mock-Tudor pub was formerly a Tetley’s house called the Pack Horse.
(My own picture)
The Sumpter Horse
A large free-standing pub on a main road, whose frontage looks to date from the 1950s, but may originally be older. It is scheduled to be demolished for a new road scheme. A sumpter is an archaic name for a pack horse.
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