Thread: The Smithfield, Blythe Bridge

Took these on Friday (19/12), they're stills from my digi camcorder. First time I've tried this so hope they look okay.

Photos are fine.
I'ts the sight of another closed pub that's bad

I'm wondering if the buildings at the rear of the pub were stables. Maybe originally a farm there which gradually metamorphosed into a public house/hotel.

Originally Posted by BereniceUK

I'm wondering if the buildings at the rear of the pub were stables. Maybe originally a farm there which gradually metamorphosed into a public house/hotel.

Certainly looks that way. I've never seen the Pub myself, it look old enough to be preserved

Could it have been a Coaching Inn at one time which would explain the stables ?

I believe that the coach buildings at the rear are listed. Quite possibly a coaching pub at some time as it stands by the A50 between Stoke and Derby.

Originally Posted by Jolly Brewer

Photos are fine.
I'ts the sight of another closed pub that's bad

its another sad site

Update

Demolition underway, with the outbuildings & later additions to the main building gone Pics taken 5th November 2010

Reported in local rag tonight that demolition completed, and that housing to be built on the site

Smithfield pub demolished | Blythe Bridge