Black Horse Preston: See what made Historic England reassess this unique pub
Have you been inside The Black Horse in Preston recently?
By Catherine Musgrove
Published 17th Jun 2022, 12:30 BST
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.
>>>Click here to read more about the pub’s relisting
9. Photo Neil Cross; The Black Horse, Preston
At the back of the servery are glazed counter screens to the main corridor. Photo: Neil Cross
10. Public House Interiors. Listing.Black Horse, 166 Friargate, Preston, Lancashire.Interior, north west room showing mosaic floor (hops and grapes) hard wood and leather bench seating and wall panels with mirrored surround and stained glass windows behind. View from south east.
North west room showing mosaic floor (hops and grapes) hard wood and leather bench seating and wall panels with mirrored surround and stained glass windows behind. View from south east. Photo: Alun Bull