The Romping Donkey at Hassall Green, Cheshire
Introduction
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The Romping Donkey at Hassall Green, Cheshire
Image: © Roger D Kidd Taken: 31 Aug 2011
Seen from the Trent and Mersey Canal, the Romping Donkey is closed and boarded up. Whether that is due to the ineptness of Punch Taverns, who found they couldn't make enough profit quickly from a remote village hostelry, I know not. It was originally called The Red Lion, built in the 17th century, and is Grade II listed. Facebook postings (March 2012) suggest that it has been sold, the windows have been unboarded, and activity suggests it could well be re-opening as a pub quite soon. I hope so.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.122492
Longitude
-2.330508
