The Labour in Vain, 59 Red Hill, Oldswinford
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The Labour in Vain, 59 Red Hill, Oldswinford
Image: © P L Chadwick Taken: 24 Apr 2010
A large and very long established pub on the corner of Red Hill and Brook Road. In 1822 it was known as The Malt Shovel. Outside it has a standard type Banks's Brewery sign. Originally it had its own sign with an illustration of the presumed origin of its name. This would today be judged offensive by most people and has understandably been removed. However some of the pub's windows, which are regarded as of historic interest, illustrate the same theme. The large banner displayed on the corner of the pub is nothing to do with the 2010 General Election, but celebrates the pub being the winner in the Stourbridge News Support your Local competition in 2009. Image
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Image Location
Latitude
52.44893
Longitude
-2.136794