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Victoria Street, MANCHESTER, M34 3JQ

The "Last Orders" pub on the corner of Stockport Road and Manchester Road in the centre of Denton was previously known as "The Crown Point" which was also the name of the busy crossroads. Before that it was the King's Head Hotel which can be traced back to the late 18th century. Pigot's Trade Directory for 1824 lists it as the George III Inn, the new landlord at this time being Mark Cooke, who had replaced Gabriel Lupton during the course of the year. This suggests that the original premises were built sometime during the reign of King George III, which was from 1760 until 1820. In 1791, Gabriel Lupton purchased a plot of land on the east side of Ashton Road adjoining Crown Point on which he built shops and houses. It is possible that around this time he purchased the George III Inn and became its landlord. He was the landlord until 1824 when he was succeeded by Mark Cooke. The Manchester & Salford Trade Directory for 1832 lists Mark Cooke as the victualler of the King's Head and Gabriel Lupton as a retailer of beer but does not give the address of his premises. A reference to the King's Head in 1832 establishes that at some point between 1824 and 1832 the name of the inn was changed from George III to King’s Head. By 1865 the inn and three adjoining cottages had been leased to Timothy Harrison and in that year, when the lease expired, there was an auction at the inn to sell the land and properties. Thomas Chesters made the successful bid and by 1869 he had demolished the old buildings and erected much larger licensed premises on the corner of Manchester Road and Stockport Road. Henceforth, the premises were known as the King's Head Hotel. The King’s Head Hotel was built integral with a block of mostly shops called Victoria Buildings bounded by Manchester Road, Stockport Road, Victoria Street and Market Street. An entrance to the back of the hotel was provided on Victoria Street and the stone lintel over the opening bears the date, "1869". The first landlord of the new premises was George Kirkpatrick who was also notable for his other business interest, the Denton Omnibus Company, which he operated from the King's Head. In 1874 George Kirkpatrick bought the Bowling Green Hotel on Manchester Road and moved there, taking his omnibus business with him, leaving his son, Robert, as the landlord of the King's Head. Robert remained landlord of the King's Head until 1900 and the next landlord was George Edward Savage. In the 1970s the name King's Head came to be associated with Denis Law, the "King of Football" and the inn sign displayed a portrait of him. In 1982 the premises were modernised and the name was changed to Kings Inn. Subsequently, there were two further name changes, these being Crown Point Inn and Last Orders Inn respectively. http://www.pittdixon.go-plus.net/denton/kings-head.htm

On the left is "Your choice first choice" fancy goods shop. Next door is "Heaven's" café and sandwich bar.

Tiled message in the toilet at the Little Cafe in the Square Image

The cafe on Victoria Street alongside the Civic Square (formerly the Market Square before the market was done away with) has re-opened with a new name. In 2015 it had been called "Truly Scrumptious" Image and 2012 it had been called "Heaven's" Image

Opening later that day (and the day after) on Denton Civic Square.

The former pub on the corner of Stockport Road (A6017) and Manchester Road (A57) at Crown Point Image in the centre of Denton can be traced back to the late 18th century. Pigot's Trade Directory for 1824 lists it as the George III Inn, the new landlord at this time being Mark Cooke, who had replaced Gabriel Lupton during the course of the year. This suggests that the original premises were built sometime during the reign of King George III, which was from 1760 until 1820. In 1791, Gabriel Lupton purchased a plot of land on the east side of Ashton Road adjoining Crown Point on which he built shops and houses. It is possible that around this time he purchased the George III Inn and became its landlord. He was the landlord until 1824 when he was succeeded by Mark Cooke. The Manchester & Salford Trade Directory for 1832 lists Mark Cooke as the victualler of the King's Head and Gabriel Lupton as a retailer of beer but does not give the address of his premises. A reference to the King's Head in 1832 establishes that at some point between 1824 and 1832 the name of the inn was changed from George III to King’s Head. By 1865 the inn and three adjoining cottages had been leased to Timothy Harrison and in that year, when the lease expired, there was an auction at the inn to sell the land and properties. Thomas Chesters made the successful bid and by 1869 he had demolished the old buildings and erected much larger licensed premises on the corner of Manchester Road and Stockport Road. Henceforth, the premises were known as the King's Head Hotel. The first landlord of the new premises was George Kirkpatrick who was also notable for his other business interest, the Denton Omnibus Company, which he operated from the King's Head. In 1874 George Kirkpatrick bought the Bowling Green Hotel on Manchester Road and moved there, taking his omnibus business with him, leaving his son, Robert, as the landlord of the King's Head. Robert remained landlord of the King's Head until 1900 and the next landlord was George Edward Savage. In the 1970s the name King's Head came to be associated with Denis Law, the "King of Football" and the inn sign displayed a portrait of him. In 1982 the premises were modernised and the name was changed to Kings Inn. Subsequently, it became Crown Point Inn after the name of the junction, and then Last Orders. Whilst still part of the Last Orders chain it was renamed the George Kirkpatrick after its first landlord Image It has now been converted into Cafe Plus with apartments above. For further information on its history see: http://www.pittdixon.go-plus.net/denton/kings-head.htm

Public toilets in the centre of Denton. Closed since July 2012 due to "council cuts".

The former public toilets Image on Albert Street have been converted into a nursery for Georgie Porgies who currently operate from premises in Victoria Street Image Next door is a plumber's supplies.

Vacant premises on the corner of Market Street and Victoria Street, Denton.

The shop on the corner was up for auction in August 2011 Image but seems to be only now undergoing restoration.