Historic pubs · North West England
The Old Wellington Inn
In or near Manchester.
The Old Wellington Inn — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Manchester Victoria · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
The Old Wellington Inn is a historic pub in the United Kingdom, listed in OpenStreetMap with a heritage tag. OpenStreetMap heritage rating: 2/5. Address: 4, Cathedral Gates, Manchester, M3 1SW. Wheelchair accessible (per OpenStreetMap). Wikidata describes it as: "Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.". Coordinates: 53.4847°, -2.2440°.
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Official information
The Old Wellington Inn is a historic pub located in Manchester, built in 1552 and recognized as the oldest building of its kind in the city. It has a rich history, having once been home to key figures in Manchester's commerce and was moved to its current location in 1998.
From the Wikipedia article
The Old Wellington Inn is a half-timbered pub in Manchester city centre, England. It is part of Shambles Square, which was created in 1999, and is near Manchester Cathedral. It is a Grade II listed building.
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Background
History
The oldest half-timbered pub in Manchester city centre, The Old Wellington Inn was built in 1552 next to the market square which led off what is now Market Street, in what was known as the Shambles. In 1554, part of it became a draper's shop, owned by the Byrom family, and the writer John Byrom was born there in 1692. The building had a third storey added to it in the 17th century. In 1830, the building became a licensed public house, known as The Vintners Arms, and later The Kenyon Vaults. By 1865, the ground floor of the building was known as The Wellington Inn, while the upper floors were used by makers of mathematical and optical instruments. Later, in 1897, the upper floors were used…
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- Coordinates
- 53.4847, -2.2440
- District
- Manchester
- Parish
- Manchester, unparished area
- Postcode
- M3 1SW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Manchester Central
- Phone
- 0161 839 5179
- Nearest railway station
- Manchester Victoria — 0.4 km
- Official site
- www.nicholsonspubs.co.uk
Sources
- osm: w282756725 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: The Old Wellington Inn (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: 2003-07-13 - Manchester 06.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Old Wellington Inn?
- The Old Wellington Inn is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode M3 1SW), in the parish of Manchester, unparished area.
- What is The Old Wellington Inn?
- The Old Wellington Inn — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
- How do I get to The Old Wellington Inn?
- The nearest railway station is Manchester Victoria, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode M3 1SW.
- Who owns The Old Wellington Inn?
- The Old Wellington Inn is owned by | height =.
- Is The Old Wellington Inn free to visit?
- Yes, The Old Wellington Inn is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Old Wellington Inn?
- The nearest railway station is Manchester Victoria, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode M3 1SW.