GREAT HARWOOD

VICTORIA HOTEL

(Butcher Brig)

Providing a whole page in this section for this one pub is not intended as a slight on the town's other fine establishments, others histories will be covered in Further Gleanings, but as many are altered from time to time, for better or for worse, descriptions and photographs of the interiors could soon be out of date. As a listed building the Victoria cannot be changed in any way without permission of the relevent authorities.

Built in 1905 by Alfred Nuttall of Little Harwood its alternative name is taken from the adjacent bridge (brig) across the now infilled railway cutting.

The green and cream Art Nouveau style glazed tiles of the bar also cover the full height of the bar room walls.

There are still four rooms separate from the bar all with bench seating including some of wooden slats which are surprisingly comfortable. A fifth room has been "opened up" to the bar by removing a wall.

"The Victoria is a near-complete example of a purpose built early C20 public house. Its
plan form remains unaltered, with much original interior decoration and contemporary
fittings. The survival of public house interiors of this quality is becoming uncommon."
Department for Culture, Media and Sport

The Butcher was the last pub in Great Harwood to retain its crown, bowling green but it is now a safe children's play area, part of the beer garden.

A Free House, there is usually a varying choice of eight Real Ales.

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