The White Lion, Pailton
Introduction
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The White Lion, Pailton
Image: © Stephen McKay Taken: 3 Sep 2023
Superficially not much has changed since this view taken almost three years earlier: Image The old inn remains derelict and an eyesore in the village. However, it has been reported that the restoration project has been awarded Stage 1 Development Funding by the National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF). A firm of architects has been appointed to develop proposals to be submitted for a NLHF Delivery Stage 2 funding application in autumn 2023. So, while progress has been slow, the vision of creating a 'community shop and post office; a pub and restaurant, extending into the grounds to the side and rear; workspace for artisan producers and makers in the one-time stable block, along with co-working space for local start-ups; overnight/holiday accommodation on the upper floors; outdoor space for eating out, farmers’ and makers’ markets and a wide range of community activities' is still alive.
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Image Location
Latitude
52.43369
Longitude
-1.30938