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This historic pub was built by Sir Richard Arkwright in 1763 as a refreshment place for his workers at the mill.As the water at the time was a bit suspect the men were encouraged to drink the ales-can't see that happening today.The pub was built out of red brick because people questioned Arkwrights finances and red brick was the most expensive material to use.His way of sticking two fingers to the world. There were usually a minimum of nine people living in the houses on North St working 12 hour shifts so the beds were never empty.
