Beer & Pop

[Retlaw]

Originally Posted by Bob Dobson

I am not aware of a name change. To check, look at an early Barretts Directory.(in the library) This was a Thwaites pub, one of several they owned in that part of town, only a hundred yards away from at least two more. The railway came to Accrington in 1848 but this building is later than that. My suspicion is that it would be called the Railway from the word go, as it is so close to the station and travellers would realise this when they were looking for accomodation.

Wrong Dob Bobson.
That pub was there long before the railways came to Acc, they started in 1845 and finished in 1847,
the date is on the viaduct. The line to Manchester came later.
The Railway had a name before the advent of puffer trains in Acc. It did'nt just stand nameless waiting for something they did'nt know was going to be.

Retlaw.

[Atarah]

Maybe it was The Crown, then they changed its name to the Railway

[JEFF]

Originally Posted by Atarah

Maybe it was The Crown, then they changed its name to the Railway

The Crown was further along Blackburn Road under the arches, changed into Funnies

[Atarah]

Hi Jeff, I am aware the Crown was further along, just past the railway arch, but ... that answer was just my guess, to try and "win" Retlaw. I meant maybe the original name of the building was The Crown, then changed to The Railway at a later date.

[Bowler]

Always thought the Arden was a free house
Bowler

[Barrie Yates]

I thought Bass Charrington took over Massey and then Whitbread took over Duttons, could well be wrong but something stirred in the few grey cells left.

[cashman]

Originally Posted by Barrie Yates

I thought Bass Charrington took over Massey and then Whitbread took over Duttons, could well be wrong but something stirred in the few grey cells left.

seem to think thats bang on.

[foggy 1981]

could anyone give me any information on a company called j.perry &co herb beer manufacturers accrington ? i found a bottle with the cork in it still in a celler and it has the above company printed on the front .

[Bob Dobson]

The first posting tells where it was. -Owen St. I suspect this was between Owen St & the railway line. I haven't re-read all the postings, but there may be a date if you do. . The firm was not there in 1951. My Perry's jar has the figures 1901 on it, so maybe that was when the firm started.

I would like to acquire a Beech's stone pop jar. I have a Stanton's to swop for it.

[littlepom]

The Globe was a Dutton's house. Spent many hours there as my grandma was the landlady.

[Bob Dobson]

Originally Posted by littlepom

The Globe was a Dutton's house. Spent many hours there as my grandma was the landlady.

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So that's where your liking for strong drink started.!! You were already a practitioner when I saw you cavorting outside the off-licence in Nuttall Street when your parents thought you were dancing up Christ Church. I wouldn't mind betting that you can tell me the names of the two pubs on Nuttall St opposite that off-licence. If you don't come up with them, that Atarah will certainly do.

[cashman]

Originally Posted by Bob Dobson

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So that's where your liking for strong drink started.!! You were already a practitioner when I saw you cavorting outside the off-licence in Nuttall Street when your parents thought you were dancing up Christ Church. I wouldn't mind betting that you can tell me the names of the two pubs on Nuttall St opposite that off-licence. If you don't come up with them, that Atarah will certainly do.

do yeh mean the Star n Brittania Bob? 2 Thwaites emporiums.

[Bob Dobson]

You weren't supposed to shout out the answer Cashy, (you';re right)

[cashman]

Originally Posted by Bob Dobson

You weren't supposed to shout out the answer Cashy, (you';re right)

Sorry Bob, the Star was n old haunt of mine.

[Pudwoppa]

A quick pic of a J Perry stoneware flagon.