Black Horse, Preston

Coordinates: 53°45′35″N 2°42′04″W / 53.7598°N 2.7011°W / 53.7598; -2.7011
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The Black Horse
Public house
Address166 Friargate
Town or cityPreston, Lancashire
CountryEngland
Coordinates53°45′35″N 2°42′04″W / 53.7598°N 2.7011°W / 53.7598; -2.7011
Completed1898
Technical details
MaterialRed brick with sandstone dressings
Floor count3
Design and construction
Architect(s)J A Seward
Designations
Listed Building – Grade II
Official nameThe Black Horse Hotel
Designated31 December 1987
Reference no.1217882

The Black Horse is a

public house at 166 Friargate, Preston, Lancashire, England PR1 2EJ.[1]

It is on the Campaign for Real Ale's National Inventory of Historic Pub Interiors.[2] It is one of only 14 pubs to still have a ceramic bar counter. It still has many other historic features such as the ceramic fireplaces and wall tiles, a mosaic floor, stained glass and fixed seating.

It was built in 1898, and the architect was J. A. Seward, for the Atlas Brewery Company of Manchester.[1] and is currently owned by Robinsons Brewery.

The bar in the Black Horse

References

  1. ^ a b Historic England. "Black Horse, Preston (1217882)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 21 August 2014.
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