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Operator: Whitbread
135 Ashton Old Road, Ardwick, M12 6LE (View on Google Map)

This Pub is Permanently Closed

Demolished 1/3/1992, site is now a vehicle rental storage compound. Closed 1/3/1992. History: Former very large, and well-appointed Chester's house, latterly Whitbread. This was to the west of, and in shadow of the railway bridge. It was next door to the Old House at Home. Opening Times magazine April 1992 reported closed and for sale; Opening Times magazine Sept 1992 reported demolition.

Further history here:
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Information for this venue is provided by the Stockport & South Manchester Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Last updated
28/11/2024
Last surveyed
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
MAS/17244
Asset of Community Value

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