Smith's Arms
Introduction
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Smith's Arms
Image: © Gerald England Taken: 9 Jan 2016
Although earmarked for demolition on more than one plan The Smith's Arms is still standing on Sherratt Street (formerly Spittal Street) in old Ancoats, standing as a defiant relic while old industrial buildings are razed, replaced by the occasional new-build. It was also known as the Blacksmiths Arms and the Hammer in Hand in the 18th century when it was a Taylors Eagle house, then Tetley's and finally a Burtonwood house upon closure at some point in the 1990s. It dates as far back as 1775 when it was built as a three-storey middle class residence, and industrialisation led to its conversion to a public house in 1827. Information from Pubs of Manchester: http://pubs-of-manchester.blogspot.co.uk/2012/03/smiths-arms-sherratt-steet.html An archaeological survey done by Manchester University revealed this to be the oldest surviving public house of its type in Ancoats. A link to the survey can be found on the HistoryMe site: https://historyme.wordpress.com/2011/08/15/the-smith-arms-37-sherratt-st-ancoats-manchester-m4/
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Image Location
Latitude
53.484798
Longitude
-2.228569