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South John Street, CARLISLE, CA2 5AJ

Ordnance Survey records indicate that a benchmark levelled at 17.569m above Newlyn Datum was verified in 1972 on Building 26 previously at this location

Situated at the junction of Crown Street and Currock Street, the Oddfellows Inn dated from mid to late 19th Century (possibly 1855) and may have been owned by the Maryport Brewery Co. It was deemed unsuitable by the State Management Scheme and closed on 11 October 1916. Date of demolition has not yet been traced.

Only the south side survives of Victorian Currock Street - but it gives some indication of the density of pubs in Carlisle in 1916. To the right can be seen the former "Cumberland Wrestlers" (see: Image] ) while at far left is the long closed "Moulders Arms" (see: Image] ). Behind me would have been the "Oddfellows Inn" (see: Image] ) while a few minutes walk north from the "Moulders Arms" was the "Goliah/Goliath Inn" (see: Image] ).

A former pub which appears on no OS Map, the "Moulders Arms" probably dates from circa 1850. It was closed by the State Management Scheme on 20 September 1916 and has been a private house for the last 102 years. Apparently, until recent times, the name could still just be seen on the end wall.

For information on this building, see: Image] .

Crown Fireplaces, Crown Street, Carlisle.

The original "Cumberland Wrestlers" was built on this site 1875/76 and came under State Management control on 23 August 1916. It was demolished in 1937 and replaced by this Harry Redfern designed building, which opened on 3 October 1938. Sold to Scottish & Newcastle on 16 April 1973, the pub closed in 2004. With permission from the staff, an inspection of the ground floor revealed no trace of any pub fittings. Photograph is for record only - I have no connection with any business seen in this view and cannot advise on their products or services.

Situated on the corner of Crown Street and Robert Street (where the cars are parked), the "Goliah Inn" dated from 1842-48 and took its name from a locomotive on the Newcastle & Carlisle Railway. Period photographs show the name clearly as "Goliah Inn", but it is not known if this apparent spelling error simply reflected the name applied to the locomotive. Period photographs also show the name was eventually changed to "Goliath Inn". A 1901/02 view of this pub may be found: http://closedpubs.co.uk/cumberland/carlisle_goliah.html The "Goliath Inn" was acquired by the State Management Scheme on 29 August 1916 and was converted to a food tavern, reopening on 18 June 1917. However, it closed in 1938 due to the opening of the nearby Redfern designed "Cumberland Wrestlers" (see: Image] ). Date of demolition has not been found, but it appears to have survived until at least 1991. Photograph is for record only – I have no connection with any business seen in this view and cannot advise on their products or services.

Looking south from the overbridge connecting Platform 1 and Platform 3.

View towards the top of James Street, with Carlisle Cathedral in the distance.