This is Oldham Road Manchester – this also Memory Lane.
Walking from the city centre to Failsworth I noted the absence of public houses, some long since demolished, some now serving other purposes – very few open selling beer.
Many of the breweries no longer trading.
Much of this the consequence of changing economic circumstances, the decline in manufacturing and subsequent serious absence in regular drinkers.
I encountered a similar situation on Hyde Road.
Where possible I have linked back to Pubs of Manchester Blogspot and the Brewery History Society.
There may well be errors and omissions which I am happy to correct – have a look let me know.
Bee Hive Inn – Chesters Brewery
Bird In Hand – latterly Ace of Diamonds on the 2nd April 2010 the Ace of Diamonds burnt down.
Birmingham Tavern – Wilsons Brewery
City Arms – Groves and Whitnalls
Cloggers Arms – Wilsons
The Copenhagen – Wilsons
Crown & Kettle – Wilsons though now a free house.
I do remember the huge Winston Churchill relief in the Room and R100 Airship wooden panelling in the lounge. Also of note were the ornate plater work ceilings and pendulous lighting, much damaged as the pub awaited restoration.
Duke of York – Wilsons Free House
Foresters Arms – Wilsons
Old Pack Horse – Wilsons
Royal Oak Hotel – Wilsons
The Swan – Wilsons
Three Crowns – Wilsons
The Victoria – Wilsons
Wosons House?
Woodman Hotel – Wilsons
All photographs from the Manchester Local Image Collection.
Modern Mooch 