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Cross Axes Inn to the right of the Bank Of Bolton (now Natwest Bank)	Picture source: Geraldine Dodd
The Cross Axes was situated on Deansgate. Present by the 1770s, this pub was also known as The Crown & Anchor. It closed in 1879 and was demolished to make way for an extension to the Bank Of Bolton building next door.
My family used to own a Manufacturing Chemist in Bolton called WH Legat Ltd.  The company was founded by a Mr William Legat in 1880 and his premises were at 19, Deansgate Bolton. Today in 2019 the premises are now used as a cafe. (My Grandfather went into partnership with Mr Legat and later became owner and managing Director). In order to help visitors find 19 Deansgate Mr Legat used The Cross Axes Inn by way of a reference point, telling visitors that it was on the opposite side of the road. Eventually the name 'Cross Axes" was adopted by WH Legat Ltd and became its logo.
Geraldine Dodd (December 2019)
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