Visited alone on a miserable January morning................. I used to drink here way back before i knew any better, this was one of the more popular pubs in Stockport back in the day and has sadly been closed for at least a couple of years now
I wasn't really expecting too much here as i knew the downstairs was modern but the upsatairs holds a few nice features which i probably have not done justice.
There is some evidence (a mattress, book, macdonalds crap) to suggest there has been someone staying here but i don't know if it's recent, maybe a smack head but i didn't see and needles etc about.
Thieves have been in though as floorboards are up in places after the pipes, so plenty of nails etc sticking up (carefull
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The White Lion pub in the centre of Stockport is a listed building.
Grade: II
Date Listed: 21 September 1993
English Heritage Building ID: 358701
The White Lion originates from the 15th century.
In 1815, during the battle of Waterloo, the landlord fired a cannon to inform the town’s people of the battle’s victories. A ‘Wife Sale’ took place here in 1831 by William Clayton who sold his wife for five shillings to a J Booth; she was handed over to the purchaser with a halter round her neck. The building was rebuilt in 1904 in the Art Nouveau style.
The first couple of floors are a little boring
The next couple of floors a little more interesting.....
Kicking myself for not moving the plank out of the way, spoils the shot below
I wasn't really expecting too much here as i knew the downstairs was modern but the upsatairs holds a few nice features which i probably have not done justice.
There is some evidence (a mattress, book, macdonalds crap) to suggest there has been someone staying here but i don't know if it's recent, maybe a smack head but i didn't see and needles etc about.
Thieves have been in though as floorboards are up in places after the pipes, so plenty of nails etc sticking up (carefull
)The White Lion pub in the centre of Stockport is a listed building.
Grade: II
Date Listed: 21 September 1993
English Heritage Building ID: 358701
The White Lion originates from the 15th century.
In 1815, during the battle of Waterloo, the landlord fired a cannon to inform the town’s people of the battle’s victories. A ‘Wife Sale’ took place here in 1831 by William Clayton who sold his wife for five shillings to a J Booth; she was handed over to the purchaser with a halter round her neck. The building was rebuilt in 1904 in the Art Nouveau style.
The first couple of floors are a little boring
The next couple of floors a little more interesting.....
Kicking myself for not moving the plank out of the way, spoils the shot below
