The North West of England is a region in England which is home to counties such as Cheshire, Cumbria, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, and Merseyside.
JD Wetherspoon locations are dotted across the region of the North West, which have historical stories and individuals behind them.
Here we learn about 10 historical Wetherspoons pubs in the North West.
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5. The Sir Richard Owen, Lancaster
The Sir Richard Owen in Lancaster is named after the celebrated Victorian anatomist and natural historian Richard Owen. Born in 1804 in Lancaster, Owen was the first person to coin the word ‘dinosaur’ to describe the extinct animals whose bones were being found. | Google Maps
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6. The Moon Under Water, Wigan
The Moon Under Water in Wigan is named after a George Orwell article published in 1946 in which he described his ideal pub and chose the name The Moon Under Water. Orwell also wrote a novel about the working class in Lancashire named The Road To Wigan Pier in 1936. | Google Maps
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7. The Seven Stars, Manchester
The Seven Stars in Manchester is located within the Printworks entertainment venue. It takes its name from one of the long-lost inns of Manchester, which originally stood close by to the Wetherspoons venue. Formerly the venue was used to produce several daily and weekend newspapers. | Google Maps
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8. The Paramount, Manchester
The Paramount in Manchester is named after the former cinema which was located next door to it. The original name of the Odeon Cinema was The Paramount, which was opened in 1930 as a luxury super-cinema. The venue itself stands on the site of the Plaza ballroom. | Dean Southall