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Burnley Pub closures
Posted: Thu Jan 23, 2020 10:46 pm
by Funkydrummer
Just spotted this on YouTube, very interesting viewing.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVey01az9Rc
Re: Burnley Pub closures
Posted: Thu Jan 23, 2020 10:56 pm
by Buxtonclaret
Pretty much the same all over the country.
Drinking habits have changed.
You don't finish work and go to the pub for a couple before your meal. any more.
Many of the younger folk don't go out til later now and, are half cut when they do on cheaper supermarket stuff... and anything else that's going.
Re: Burnley Pub closures
Posted: Thu Jan 23, 2020 10:59 pm
by alboclaret
Someone has too much time on there hands to be driving around on the same frosty/snowy day taking photos of old boozers.
Cant believe I watched it all but wasnt at all surprised with the bnp link at the end.
Re: Burnley Pub closures
Posted: Thu Jan 23, 2020 11:21 pm
by claret wizard
Most of those places were dumps. That clip is 10 years old. Last year more bars opened in Burnley than closed. There’s a market for well run establishments providing a quality product. If you’re nostalgic about things like this go drinking in The Oxford.
Re: Burnley Pub closures
Posted: Thu Jan 23, 2020 11:32 pm
by Bfc
One or Two Burnley players from the 1914 FA Cup Final and 1921 Div 1 Championship winning teams went onto own pubs around Burnley. The Grey Mare Gannow Lane being one, and I can’t at this time just think of his name. It wasn’t a healthy atmosphere to live in then, from the stench of pipe and cigarette smoke in the pubs. Young ones reading this wouldn’t understand what it was like to be on a bus or in a Tap Room of a pub full of smokers.
Re: Burnley Pub closures
Posted: Fri Jan 24, 2020 1:25 pm
by Dixie Normous
the 'dirty donkey' was a great little boozer for us locals , always packed on a weekend. The Derby too, my mates Dad was the Landlord and he was rough but the pub was alright. Don't get me started om Dickie Pinks though
Re: Burnley Pub closures
Posted: Fri Jan 24, 2020 1:30 pm
by claretonthecoast1882
Bfc wrote: ↑Thu Jan 23, 2020 11:32 pm
One or Two Burnley players from the 1914 FA Cup Final and 1921 Div 1 Championship winning teams went onto own pubs around Burnley. The Grey Mare Gannow Lane being one, and I can’t at this time just think of his name. It wasn’t a healthy atmosphere to live in then, from the stench of pipe and cigarette smoke in the pubs. Young ones reading this wouldn’t understand what it was like to be on a bus or in a Tap Room of a pub full of smokers.
Or having a pinch of snuff at the bar
Re: Burnley Pub closures
Posted: Fri Jan 24, 2020 1:52 pm
by Goobs
Yeah, now it's a line of coke in the bogs
Re: Burnley Pub closures
Posted: Fri Jan 24, 2020 2:39 pm
by winsomeyen
Bfc wrote: ↑Thu Jan 23, 2020 11:32 pm
One or Two Burnley players from the 1914 FA Cup Final and 1921 Div 1 Championship winning teams went onto own pubs around Burnley. The Grey Mare Gannow Lane being one, and I can’t at this time just think of his name. It wasn’t a healthy atmosphere to live in then, from the stench of pipe and cigarette smoke in the pubs. Young ones reading this wouldn’t understand what it was like to be on a bus or in a Tap Room of a pub full of smokers.
The players name was Alf Basnett.
Re: Burnley Pub closures
Posted: Fri Jan 24, 2020 2:49 pm
by ClaretAndJew
Pubs are **** anyway. £3 for warm **** and stand around with people you don't want to be with.
The world has changed. We all hate each other now.
Re: Burnley Pub closures
Posted: Fri Jan 24, 2020 2:55 pm
by Rowls
I still like you, ClaretAndJew
Re: Burnley Pub closures
Posted: Fri Jan 24, 2020 2:56 pm
by Rowls
And pubs are ace
Re: Burnley Pub closures
Posted: Fri Jan 24, 2020 2:59 pm
by burnleymik
Rose and Crown is still going.
The brewries just got too greedy with their prices so people sopped going. Obviously there will be many other contributing factors, but that always seemed to be one of the biggest.
Re: Burnley Pub closures
Posted: Fri Jan 24, 2020 3:48 pm
by RingoMcCartney
ClaretAndJew wrote: ↑Fri Jan 24, 2020 2:49 pm
Pubs are **** anyway. £3 for warm **** and
stand around with people you don't want to be with.
We all hate each other now.
It hasn't occured to you that, this phenomenon only seems to takes place when
you're in the pub? No!?
Re: Burnley Pub closures
Posted: Fri Jan 24, 2020 3:53 pm
by Squarepusher
Open video > See link to BNP website and some guff about 'white working class communities' in video description > Close video.
Re: Burnley Pub closures
Posted: Fri Jan 24, 2020 4:13 pm
by ClaretAndJew
RingoMcCartney wrote: ↑Fri Jan 24, 2020 3:48 pm
It hasn't occured to you that, this phenomenon only seems to takes place when
you're in the pub? No!?
I don't go to the pub sweetheart but if you're buying me a pint we can make it a date xx
Re: Burnley Pub closures
Posted: Fri Jan 24, 2020 4:56 pm
by Dark Cloud
The list on that video is by no means exhaustive or anywhere near the full extent. Before it (ironically) closed recently, the Ministry of Ale had literally scores of pictures of closed down pubs in Burnley adorning the walls. It was fascinating tbh and surprising how quickly you forget.
Re: Burnley Pub closures
Posted: Fri Jan 24, 2020 5:35 pm
by AlargeClaret
ClaretAndJew wrote: ↑Fri Jan 24, 2020 2:49 pm
Pubs are **** anyway. £3 for warm **** and stand around with people you don't want to be with.
The world has changed. We all hate each other now.
“Warm beer” ? When was the last time you were in a pub 1963?
Re: Burnley Pub closures
Posted: Fri Jan 24, 2020 5:39 pm
by ClaretAndJew
AlargeClaret wrote: ↑Fri Jan 24, 2020 5:35 pm
“Warm beer” ? When was the last time you were in a pub 1963?
1832
Re: Burnley Pub closures
Posted: Fri Jan 24, 2020 5:40 pm
by Burnley1989
ClaretAndJew wrote: ↑Fri Jan 24, 2020 2:49 pm
Pubs are **** anyway. £3 for warm **** and stand around with people you don't want to be with.
The world has changed. We all hate each other now.
I’ll go for a pint with you
Re: Burnley Pub closures
Posted: Fri Jan 24, 2020 5:43 pm
by Dixie Normous
A good pub is a rare find these days . They usually look like **** holes from outside so put off the ‘look at me ‘types but can be an oasis of peace and quiet and a good pint .
Time was your mum and your dad and your brothers and sisters and aunties and uncles were all in the pub , ladies in the lounge and fellas in the tap room. Those were the days . No one had a phone so you could bullshit your mrs and be in the pub . If anyone rang the pub looking for you the barman would say he hadn’t seen you .
Re: Burnley Pub closures
Posted: Fri Jan 24, 2020 5:58 pm
by Burnley1989
I’ve not got sky sports or BT sport at home deliberately... she thinks I’m being sensible and trying to save money but it’s so I can nip to the club for 3 pints and watch the odd mid week game
Re: Burnley Pub closures
Posted: Fri Jan 24, 2020 6:09 pm
by mikeS
There used to be 13 pubs from the Tim Bobbin on Padiham Road down Westgate to and including the Plane Tree. Only the Bobbin remains open in 2020.
1. Tim Bobbin
2. The Derby Hotel
3. The Union Hotel
4. The Roebuck Inn
5. The Clifton Hotel
6. The Peels Arms
7. The Barracks Tavern
8. The Garrison Hotel
9. The Lancashire and Yorkshire
10. The Mitre Hotel
11. The Stork Hotel ( building remains - insurance)
12. The Dog and Partridge
13. The Plane Tree hotel ( building remains - flats)
Re: Burnley Pub closures
Posted: Fri Jan 24, 2020 6:12 pm
by EK Claret
On a positive note plenty of places to get a curry
Re: Burnley Pub closures
Posted: Fri Jan 24, 2020 6:35 pm
by Vino blanco
MikeS, regarding those pubs on Padiham Rd/Westgate I went in nearly all of them in my youth: a fair few of them were closed down to make way for the M65 motorway development.
Re: Burnley Pub closures
Posted: Fri Jan 24, 2020 7:57 pm
by tim_noone
mikeS wrote: ↑Fri Jan 24, 2020 6:09 pm
There used to be 13 pubs from the Tim Bobbin on Padiham Road down Westgate to and including the Plane Tree. Only the Bobbin remains open in 2020.
1. Tim Bobbin
2. The Derby Hotel
3. The Union Hotel
4. The Roebuck Inn
5. The Clifton Hotel
6. The Peels Arms
7. The Barracks Tavern
8. The Garrison Hotel
9. The Lancashire and Yorkshire
10. The Mitre Hotel
11. The Stork Hotel ( building remains - insurance)
12. The Dog and Partridge
13. The Plane Tree hotel ( building remains - flats)
14..... The Millers arms junction street.
Re: Burnley Pub closures
Posted: Fri Jan 24, 2020 8:46 pm
by mikeS
Thanks Tim!!!!
Re: Burnley Pub closures
Posted: Fri Jan 24, 2020 8:56 pm
by Royboyclaret
Bfc wrote: ↑Thu Jan 23, 2020 11:32 pm
One or Two Burnley players from the 1914 FA Cup Final and 1921 Div 1 Championship winning teams went onto own pubs around Burnley. The Grey Mare Gannow Lane being one, and I can’t at this time just think of his name. It wasn’t a healthy atmosphere to live in then, from the stench of pipe and cigarette smoke in the pubs. Young ones reading this wouldn’t understand what it was like to be on a bus or in a Tap Room of a pub full of smokers.
Captain Tommy Boyle was landlord of the Pedestrian Inn, which stood where the Library is now.
Re: Burnley Pub closures
Posted: Fri Jan 24, 2020 9:13 pm
by Dixie Normous
tim_noone wrote: ↑Fri Jan 24, 2020 7:57 pm
14..... The Millers arms junction street.
Had my first pint in the barracks tavern . 22p
Re: Burnley Pub closures
Posted: Fri Jan 24, 2020 9:14 pm
by Dark Cloud
Royboyclaret wrote: ↑Fri Jan 24, 2020 8:56 pm
Captain Tommy Boyle was landlord of the Pedestrian Inn, which stood where the Library is now.
And how much was he charging you for your pint, Roy?
Re: Burnley Pub closures
Posted: Fri Jan 24, 2020 9:21 pm
by Royboyclaret
Dark Cloud wrote: ↑Fri Jan 24, 2020 9:14 pm
And how much was he charging you for your pint, Roy?
A lot less than the Four Alls are charging right now, Dark Cloud.
Re: Burnley Pub closures
Posted: Fri Jan 24, 2020 9:25 pm
by Quickenthetempo
Squarepusher wrote: ↑Fri Jan 24, 2020 3:53 pm
Open video > See link to BNP website and some guff about 'white working class communities' in video description > Close video.
What's wrong with the Burnley N Pendle website?
Re: Burnley Pub closures
Posted: Fri Jan 24, 2020 10:44 pm
by Alanstevensonsgloves
Great tune mind!
Re: Burnley Pub closures
Posted: Fri Jan 24, 2020 11:27 pm
by bfcjg
When I started working in the late seventies an old bloke I worked with said there used to be a charity night starting in the grey mare on Gannow Lane where you got a thimble of beer it was doubled next pub etc after 4 pubs you were on a half then pint then 2 then 4 etc and the challenge was to get to the town centre via Padiham Road nobody ever made it. You paid to to get the tick card, pubs subsidised the sale of ale business sponsored it as well. Is this just legend ?
Re: Burnley Pub closures
Posted: Sat Jan 25, 2020 8:12 am
by Nonayforever
Dixie Normous wrote: ↑Fri Jan 24, 2020 5:43 pm
A good pub is a rare find these days . They usually look like **** holes from outside so put off the ‘look at me ‘types but can be an oasis of peace and quiet and a good pint .
Time was your mum and your dad and your brothers and sisters and aunties and uncles were all in the pub , ladies in the lounge and fellas in the tap room. Those were the days . No one had a phone so you could bullshit your mrs and be in the pub . If anyone rang the pub looking for you the barman would say he hadn’t seen you .
I've been in many a local pub when the phone has rang,
The barman holds the phone aloft & shouts out " has anybody seen Alf tonight". The whole room says out loudly " no, not tonight" with Alf sat in the corner with his pint.
Re: Burnley Pub closures
Posted: Sat Jan 25, 2020 8:31 am
by snail12345
that is mental ….. I was born in 74 over the next 20 years my mum and dad relief managed quite a % of the pubs in that video..... a lot were run down then but still great places for the locals
Re: Burnley Pub closures
Posted: Sat Jan 25, 2020 8:48 am
by Top Claret
The beer in pubs is far better these days, as is the choice. The only down side is that the pubs are closing and being replaced by micro pubs, that have little atmosphere
Re: Burnley Pub closures
Posted: Sat Jan 25, 2020 9:02 am
by Dixie Normous
Top Claret wrote: ↑Sat Jan 25, 2020 8:48 am
The beer in pubs is far better these days, as is the choice. The only down side is that the pubs are closing and being replaced by micro pubs, that have little atmosphere
Better than Sam smiths in the bobbin ?
Re: Burnley Pub closures
Posted: Sat Jan 25, 2020 9:21 am
by morpheus2
I enjoyed the pause for maximum impact at 3:04.