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The Britannia
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Picture source: Mike
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The Britannia was situated at 22
Churchgate. This pub was present by 1841 when the publican was Thomas
Bowden. James Jinks (son of James Jinks, Boat builder, Top Lock, Marple) was
the licensee from the late 1850’s until his death in 1877. He took over from
Thomas Bowden the previous licensee who’s daughter he married. Pablo Fanque,
the first black british circus owner lodged there with his family until his
death in 1871. Fanque ‘s circus was regarded by many of being the best of
the Victorian era. |
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Source: Ian Chapman |
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I was born in.1942 and lived at 3
Harvey Street a one up one down which backed onto the pub yard. My father
Ken Smith and grandfather Joe Hampson were regulars. The derelict shop to
the left was called Walkers and sold everything from potatos to gas mantles. |
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Roy Smith (February 2021) |
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