General view of 'Ye Olde Rover's Return' from the north-east

Date:
1920 - 1935
Location:
Ye Olde Rover's Return Public House, Shudehill, Manchester
Reference:
LON01/01/GM/006A
Type:
Photograph (Negative)
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Description

The photographer has described this as being 'Manchester's oldest inn... now no longer licensed', with the sign over the door reading 'Working Man's Cafe'. The building was later demolished in 1958 and is thought to have been the inspiration for Coronation Street's Rovers Return.

Content

This is part of the Sub Series: LON01/01/GM George Long photographic images - Greater Manchester; within the Series: LON01/01 George Long photographic images; within the Collection: LON01 George R Long Collection

Rights

© Historic England Archive

People & Organisations

Photographer: Long, George R

Keywords

Cafe, Public House