Lost Pub

[Peter Ashworth]

Yes you are correct with the remark about the thimbles.A few years ago i worked the amount out from the Commercial at Church to the Black Dog at the top of Ossy.In 1901 there were 33 pubs on the main road between and starting with a thimble full at the Commercial and doubling up at each pub (approx 143 thimbles to a pint) not so many would get past the Printers (14 pints drunk),then at the Golden Cross where you would be throwing a mere 57,000 pints down the neck.And when you finally reach the Black Dog 30 Million pints would be waiting.

[Less]

Stag is closed again, not sure about the cross guns either.

[jaysay]

Originally Posted by Peter Ashworth

Yes you are correct with the remark about the thimbles.A few years ago i worked the amount out from the Commercial at Church to the Black Dog at the top of Ossy.In 1901 there were 33 pubs on the main road between and starting with a thimble full at the Commercial and doubling up at each pub (approx 143 thimbles to a pint) not so many would get past the Printers (14 pints drunk),then at the Golden Cross where you would be throwing a mere 57,000 pints down the neck.And when you finally reach the Black Dog 30 Million pints would be waiting.

It used to catch people out at one time Peter, the doubling up of the thimble was part of Ossy Folk lore

[Retlaw]

Talking about old pubs in Accrington and the surrounding area, where was the Ring of Feathers.

Retlaw.

[cashman]

Originally Posted by Retlaw

Talking about old pubs in Accrington and the surrounding area, where was the Ring of Feathers.

Retlaw.

the ducks arse.

[katex]

Forts Arms has closed... landlord moved out of town to Wigan. Not sure what the plans are for re-opening though ? Accylass may know.

[Retlaw]

Originally Posted by cashman

the ducks arse.

Clever dick.

Retlaw

[jaysay]

Originally Posted by Retlaw

Clever dick.

Retlaw

No Olly

[katex]

Noticed the Royal at Clayton has re-opened and looks like the Forts is about to, as a gentleman was painting the outside yesterday. Have noticed lots of cars at night parked there, like a meeting was going on or summat.

All is not lost then.

[Tealeaf]

Ramadan - Clayton-Le-Moors Mosque?

[jaysay]

Originally Posted by Tealeaf

Ramadan - Clayton-Le-Moors Mosque?

There's nout really sacred wi you Tealeaf is there

[cashman]

Originally Posted by jaysay

There's nout really sacred wi you Tealeaf is there

Obviously not, he stands wi Wyn n Me up stanley when hes oer here, so wouldn't be much use as a monk.

[jaysay]

Originally Posted by cashman

Obviously not, he stands wi Wyn n Me up stanley when hes oer here, so wouldn't be much use as a monk.

Well that explains everthing, hear all, see all and say nout

[AngleIron]

was there a boozer up around dale st area called "The Langs Arms"?

[beechy]

yes