If you have, you’ll see that not much has changed in a century – and that’s exactly how people like it.
Infact, the interior of the premises in Friargate is so unique that Historic England has amended the pub’s Grade II listing to include its unique interior, to preserve it for generations of punters to come.
>>>Click here to read more about the pub’s relisting
The society said: “Listing helps us to mark a building’s significance and celebrate its special architectural and historic interest. It brings specific protection so that its special interest can be properly considered in managing its future.”
Click on the pictures below to read more about the pub’s history and what’s contained inside.
1. Photo Neil Cross; The Black Horse, Preston
The tiled floor in the pub. Originally dating from the boom time of pubs in the Victorian era, it was rebuilt in 1898 to the designs of local architect J A Seward for Kay’s Atlas Brewery of Manchester.
Photo: Neil Cross
2. Photo Neil Cross; The Black Horse, Preston
Originally there was a ‘Market Room’ (a meeting room for market days) at the rear but in 1929 this was replaced by the present, U-shaped seating area plus indoor toilets.
Photo: Neil Cross
3. Photo Neil Cross; The Black Horse, Preston
Landlord, Dan Taylor behind the bar
Photo: Neil Cross