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The Shakespeare, Farnworth

Coordinates: 53°33′00″N 2°24′12″W / 53.550023°N 2.403441°W / 53.550023; -2.403441
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The Shakespeare
The Shakespeare Inn
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General information
TypePublic house
Address1 Glynne Street, Farnworth, Greater Manchester, BL4 7DN
Coordinates53°33′00″N 2°24′12″W / 53.550023°N 2.403441°W / 53.550023; -2.403441
Year(s) built1926
Designations
Listed Building – Grade II
Official nameShakespeare Public House
Designated13 February 2004
Reference no.1390813

The Shakespeare is a Grade II listed pub in Farnworth, Greater Manchester, England.[1]

It is on the Campaign for Real Ale's National Inventory of Historic Pub Interiors.[2]

History

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It was built in 1926 for Magee Marshall, Brewer, of Bolton.[1]

On 13 February 2004, The Shakespeare was Grade II listed.[1]

In 2022 the pub was put up for auction,[3] having been vacant for a number of years.[4]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c Historic England. "Shakespeare Public House (1390813)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 27 September 2014.
  2. ^ Brandwood, Geoff (2013). Britain's best real heritage pubs. St. Albans: CAMRA. p. 97. ISBN 9781852493042.
  3. ^ Molloy, Thomas (8 July 2022). "Historic pub The Shakespeare goes under the hammer - with its own four-bed home". Manchester Evening News. Bolton. Retrieved 16 November 2024.
  4. ^ Harrigan, Joe (4 April 2024). "Vacant Shakespeare Pub in Farnworth sparks crime and safety fears". The Bolton News. Retrieved 16 November 2024.