The Shakespeare, Farnworth Explained

The Shakespeare
Building Type:Public house
Address:1 Glynne Street, Farnworth, Greater Manchester, BL4 7DN
Years Built:1926

The Shakespeare is a Grade II listed pub in Farnworth, Greater Manchester, England.

It is on the Campaign for Real Ale's National Inventory of Historic Pub Interiors.[1]

History

It was built in 1926 for Magee Marshall, Brewer, of Bolton.

On 13 February 2004, The Shakespeare was Grade II listed.

In 2022 the pub was put up for auction,[2] having been vacant for a number of years.[3]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Book: Brandwood. Geoff. Britain's best real heritage pubs. 2013. CAMRA. St. Albans. 9781852493042. 97.
  2. News: Molloy . Thomas . 8 July 2022 . Historic pub The Shakespeare goes under the hammer - with its own four-bed home . Manchester Evening News . Bolton . 16 November 2024.
  3. News: Harrigan . Joe . 4 April 2024 . Vacant Shakespeare Pub in Farnworth sparks crime and safety fears . The Bolton News . 16 November 2024.