The Test Match
Introduction
The photograph on this page of The Test Match by Alan Murray-Rust as part of the Geograph project.
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The Test Match
Image: © Alan Murray-Rust Taken: 7 Mar 2010
The rather undramatic exterior of this pub makes one wonder why it has been awarded the accolade of Grade II* listing. Part of the citation from the English Heritage listing makes it clear why: "A highly distinctive public house of the 1930's and an early example of public house 'theming'. This was the first public house licensed in West Bridgford in the twentieth century and much expense was undertaken to develop a high-quality, well-fitted establishment. The near- complete survival of the 1930s plan and accompanying fittings is now extremely rare." The classic Art-Deco interior is well worth the visit, even if sadly the distinctive Kimberley Ales are now a thing of the past.
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Image Location
Latitude
52.928896
Longitude
-1.125392