The Horse and Jockey, Hope Street, Wrexham, Wales, UK
Posted by: Ddraig Ddu
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thatched roof ontop of the cottage and public house of the Horse and Jockey, on the main street in Wrexham town centre, an odd place for such a building.
Waymark Code: WMG3BH
Location: North Wales, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 01/07/2013
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The sign here, is much more modern than the name of the pub, which was named in the 19th C, the sign looks little more than a few decades old. It depicts a horse and jockey, as of course the pub is called.
"Among the modern frontages of Wrexham town lies the Horse and Jockey, retaining is traditional charm of a typical 17th century building, one of very few left in the area.
This 17th century timber framed building with its thatched roof occupies a central position in a busy pedestrianised shopping area.
Originally a 16th century Hall House, has now been used as an Inn for many years. The Jockey started life as two premises, one privately owned and the other a small Beer House called "The Colliers".
The pub took its current name in the late 1800's after a local champion jockey, Fred Archer."
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