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Posted: 15 Mar 2010

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The Coffee Tavern

The Coffee Tavern
This building was erected in 1887 by Miss Eleanor Lowther, a member of the Lowther family who owned the village of Pott Shrigley during the 19th Century. It is said to have been built to commemorate Queen Victoria’s Golden Jubilee but whether it was meant to be some sort of community hall or something else I have been unable to find out so far.

During World War 1, the building was let as a Coffee Tavern and Tea Room, and later, during World War 2, was used for storage of bombed out goods by a Manchester businessman.

After a period of disuse it has been renovated and reopened as a coffee tavern. This business has successfully operated for a number of years and is popular with walkers and travellers exploring the area.
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 GrahamH
GrahamH club
Interesting building. When I think of eaves I think 1-2 ft rather than only enough to mount guttering and to keep vertical rain from the walls etc. Here the rain often isn't vertical and it's good to keep the summer sun off the walls.

Did you go in? Around the clock appears to be a window / skylight so is there a ceiling or has it finished exposed timber roof framing? The curve iron above the door is nice touch.

Ref: www.ipernity.com/doc/302581/22945497
10 years ago.
tarboat club has replied to GrahamH club
There is a small upstairs room at the clock end. As far as I can remember it is open to the framing. It isn't far from where I live so I shall have to go back for afternoon tea and have a look.
10 years ago.

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