The Briton's Protection, Grade II listed pub in Manchester, England
Description
The Briton's Protection is a pub dating from 1806 with six separate public rooms and original architectural features from the 1930s throughout. The interior includes terrazzo-tiled corridors, molded ceilings, and preserved period details like 1930s urinals that are protected by Grade II status.
History
The pub was established in 1806 and served as a British Army recruiting center during the early 1800s. Its original purpose shaped both its name and its enduring local significance in Manchester.
Culture
The interior walls display military-themed murals that reflect the building's past as a recruitment center. The pub maintains a living connection to the nearby 1819 Peterloo Massacre through its character and local memory.
Practical
The pub is located on Great Bridgewater Street in central Manchester and is easily accessible on foot. You'll find a strong focus on real ales and a substantial whiskey collection to explore.
Did you know?
A working serving hatch connects the back rooms to the front bar, revealing how the pub operated more than a century ago. This functional detail, protected by Grade II status, offers visitors a glimpse into the daily working life of an earlier era.
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