Ye Olde Man & Scythe, Historic pub in Bolton, England
The timber-framed building features leaded windows, stone floors, wooden beams, and a slate roof with two gabled ends and canted bay windows.
Established in 1251, this Grade II listed building contains a cellar from the original structure and internal beams dating back to 1636.
The pub stands at the location where James Stanley, 7th Earl of Derby, was executed in 1651 during the English Civil War.
The establishment serves three regular ales including Bank Top Flat Cap, Marston's 61 Deep, and Oakham Citra, plus one rotating beer selection.
Inside the pub sits the preserved chair where the Earl of Derby waited before his execution, complete with an inscription marking the historical event.
Location: Bolton
Address: Churchgate, Bolton, Manchester, BL1 1HL BL1 1HL BL1 1HL
GPS coordinates: 53.57956,-2.42627
Latest update: May 13, 2025 07:42
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