Was over in Lancashire visiting friends when they said about going to the pub, what I didnt realise is they meant the old Moorcock Inn near Clitheroe, not a cheeky few pints down the local.
When we got there you could tell the place had been trashed, smashed windows and random crap thrown outside, the place didnt look that appealing. Once inside we were pleasantly surprised to see a fair bit left in there.
Bit of history about the place:
The Moorcock Inn Hotel and Restaurant, which is privately owned, has closed and re-opened a number of times under different management. In 1975 it was put into liquidation after losses of £97,500 were revealed.
Later that year, the build-ing was gutted by fire, but was then fully restored and re-opened in 1977. Plans were submitted to turn the site into a development of luxury flats, but after a number of years of wrang-ling, the plans were thrown out and the hotel became known for fruit machines and discos.
In 1984 it re-opened as a quality venue offering fine cuisine and functions In 1995, permission was gran-ted for 14 new bedrooms and a conference centre.
From what I can find out the council are currently deciding on planning permission for 2/3 new plush homes to be built on the site
Luckily just seconds after we climbed out of the window the rozza pulled up in the car park. Out we pulled our cameras and pretended we were taking photos of the scenery, worked a treat and they drove off down the road
When we got there you could tell the place had been trashed, smashed windows and random crap thrown outside, the place didnt look that appealing. Once inside we were pleasantly surprised to see a fair bit left in there.
Bit of history about the place:
The Moorcock Inn Hotel and Restaurant, which is privately owned, has closed and re-opened a number of times under different management. In 1975 it was put into liquidation after losses of £97,500 were revealed.
Later that year, the build-ing was gutted by fire, but was then fully restored and re-opened in 1977. Plans were submitted to turn the site into a development of luxury flats, but after a number of years of wrang-ling, the plans were thrown out and the hotel became known for fruit machines and discos.
In 1984 it re-opened as a quality venue offering fine cuisine and functions In 1995, permission was gran-ted for 14 new bedrooms and a conference centre.
From what I can find out the council are currently deciding on planning permission for 2/3 new plush homes to be built on the site
Luckily just seconds after we climbed out of the window the rozza pulled up in the car park. Out we pulled our cameras and pretended we were taking photos of the scenery, worked a treat and they drove off down the road
