The Springfield Hotel

Big, Brash and er well not quite beautiful, but the interior is of national importance with its original layout and fittings, especially the renowned island bar. As shown here . Built in 1903 at the height of Lancashire's industrial past and reflecting the wealth of the area around the turn of the twentieth century.

An old advertising poster in the lobby bar area shows the former bowling greens with the wording “Noted for its spacious bowling greens recognised to be the finest in the country. Special facilities to cater for charabanc parties etc. covered stands accommodate 2,000 spectators.” The land at the rear of the pub was sold off in post war times and the bowling greens are now just another housing estate. Imagine what it must have been like.

Heading for the Lakes shortly - have a great weekend whatever you're up to : ))