It was converted into a funeral parlour [2010] and then a private
dwelling.
See
Falcon Laundry Company Limited
Innkeepers, licensees and landlords:
In 1884, the Conservative Association rented a part of the building,
and later bought the whole building.
On 7th March 1913, it closed as a public catering establishment and
was bought by the Conservative Club
Innkeepers, licensees and landlords:
It became Bar Eleven, Halifax
Great House Farm was originally a U-plan
hall-and-cross-wing hearth-passage farmhouse built around 1610.
There is a large barn at the rear.
In 1???, it became The Fleece Inn.
There was a bowling green at the pub.
In August 1878, Mr Rhodes applied that the licence of
the Old Fleece, Elland be transferred to Mr Thwaite of the Old Fleece, Greetland,
In 1997, the name was changed to the Great House.
Joachim von Ribbentrop, Hitler's Ambassador to Britain, stayed at
the inn when he was working as a travelling salesman selling wine and
champagne.
There is a legend that a mark on the stairs is the indelible
bloodstained handprint of a man called Leatherty Coit who was
killed in a fight at the pub in 1700s.
The stairs were destroyed in a fire in 197?.
There are said to be several other poltergeists and ghosts, including
the grey lady, and the ghost of a pregnant 20-year-old girl who was
murdered with an axe.
This is discussed in the books
Halifax Pubs and
Our Home & Country.
Innkeepers, licensees and landlords:
Aka the Golden Fleece.
In August 1878, Mr Rhodes made an application that the licence
of the Old Fleece, Elland be transferred to Mr Thwaite of the Old Fleece, Greetland.
This is discussed in the book
Halifax Pubs.
It closed in 200?.
It is now a fitness centre
Innkeepers, licensees and landlords:
Innkeepers, licensees and landlords:
Opened in 1823.
In August 1868, under the terms of the Halifax Improvements Acts, the pub applied for, but was refused, a music and dancing licence.
The pub closed on 19th November 1967.
Innkeepers, licensees and landlords:
Innkeepers, licensees and landlords:
Innkeepers, licensees and landlords:
This was once frequented by thieves and highwaymen.
Scenes in Phyllis Bentley's story The Adventures of Tom Leigh are
set here.
This is discussed in the book
Halifax Pubs
Innkeepers, licensees and landlords:
The pub closed in 1919.
It is now a private house at The Brow
Innkeepers, licensees and landlords:
This is discussed in the book
Halifax Pubs Volume Two.
Innkeepers, licensees and landlords:
Innkeepers, licensees and landlords:
J. E. Wainhouse's home at West Air was converted into a pub, known successively as the Royal, Pye Nest, the Folly, and the Wainhouse Tavern [by 2014]
The pub stood on the site of the present roundabout at the junction
of Elland Road and Halifax Road.
The pub closed in 1926
Innkeepers, licensees and landlords:
On 25th August 1886, the Masons' Arms, Brighouse changed its
name to Footballers' Rest.
The name was still used in 1915
Recorded in 1874,
when it was noted that the licence had been taken away some time ago,
and the property had become the club house for Ovenden Cricket Club.
See
John Priestley
It was a Knowles pub.
The pub closed in 1921
Innkeepers, licensees and landlords:
The pub closed in 1903
In 1860, the house was described as
The pub closed in 1939.
It is now a private house.
This is discussed in the book
Halifax Pubs
Innkeepers, licensees and landlords:
The pub closed in 1913
Innkeepers, licensees and landlords:
The pub closed in 1905 following the Licensing Act [1904]
Innkeepers, licensees and landlords:
A newspaper notice of 24th May 1845 announced
Innkeepers, licensees and landlords:
This was originally a beer house
at the Webster family's home, Fountain Head Farm.
It was a Webster pub [August 1899]..
This is discussed in the book
Halifax Pubs Volume Two
Innkeepers, licensees and landlords:
The pub and 2 attached cottages are listed.
On 10th May 1881, they acquired a licence to sell spirits
Innkeepers, licensees and landlords:
Recorded in the 13th century and
the 16th century when it was known as the Wynn Inn, and in
the 17th century when it was known as Litt House.
The front was rebuilt by J. F. Walsh.
It was a Grove pub,
then later it was a Whitaker pub.
In September 2012, there were proposals by the Fox Friends to
buy the pub and make it a co-operative pub.
In March 2014, it became the first co-operative pub in Yorkshire,
after a share offer raise £130,000 to buy and refurbish the
property.
This is discussed in the book
Halifax Pubs Volume Two.
See
Grove Brewery, Brearley and
Windybank
Innkeepers, licensees and landlords:
The pub closed in 19??
Built around 1840.
On
8th April 1913,
a fire at the Inn caused around £450 damage.
It was a Ramsden pub,
then later it was a Whitaker pub [1937].
The pub was rebuilt by Walsh, Wilkinson & Coutts in 1939.
This is discussed in the book
Halifax Pubs Volume Two
Formerly the White Swan, Ripponden.
It is now [2010] a bar/restaurant.
This is discussed in the book
Halifax Pubs Volume Two
In 1926, the pub's licence was reviewed on grounds of
non-necessity, but it retained its licence – see
Empress of India, Brighouse
and
Lower George, Rastrick.
The pub closed in 1947.
This is discussed in the book
Halifax Pubs
Innkeepers, licensees and landlords:
The actual area was then known as Bottoms, Stansfield, and the
pub was known as Bottoms Beerhouse.
Around 1840, it was superseded by the Station House
Innkeepers, licensees and landlords:
It has been converted into flats
Innkeepers, licensees and landlords:
Innkeepers, licensees and landlords:
The pub closed in 1930 and was demolished as Boothtown Road was
being widened.
It was rebuilt next to the original site by Walsh & Maddock.
This is discussed in the book
Halifax Pubs Volume Two
Innkeepers, licensees and landlords:
In 1894, the owner was Mr Eastwood, the licensee was Joseph
Ambler, and the pub was leased to the Crown Brewery
The pub closed in 1926
Innkeepers, licensees and landlords:
It was popular with Lilywhite's workers at the nearby Lumb Mill.
The mill burned down on
15th January 1931.
The pub closed in 1936.
It is now known as Friendly Inn Farm.
This is discussed in the book
Halifax Pubs Volume Two
Innkeepers, licensees and landlords:
All the buildings – including a Methodist Chapel – were demolished to
make way for the M62
Innkeepers, licensees and landlords:
Innkeepers, licensees and landlords:
Innkeepers, licensees and landlords:
Innkeepers, licensees and landlords:
Innkeepers, licensees and landlords:
Built by John Turner.
Stood next to the Friendly Toll House
It was subsequently
This is discussed in the book
Halifax Pubs
Innkeepers, licensees and landlords:
one in ill-repute in the neighbourhood
To Let.
INN known as Sign of the Fountain in Fountain Street, Halifax,
having a large Cattle Market close by, with Stables & Piggeries
attached.
To be entered immediately
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Malcolm Bull 2017 /
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