The Old Red Lion, Holmes Chapel
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The Old Red Lion, Holmes Chapel
Image: © Stephen McKay Taken: 27 Nov 2019
This venerable pub is now part of the Ember Inns chain but the first known mention was in a probate inventory of 1625, attached to the will of its landlord, Thomas Gandie. On this evidence it is claimed to be the oldest inn in Cheshire. John Wesley is believed to have preached here in 1738, and in 1745 some of Bonny Prince Charlie's troops were stationed here overnight. It is grade II listed.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.201697
Longitude
-2.35745