The Guzzlin Goose pub is not, in my opinion, one of Ashton's better-looking buildings, although it looks very smart after its recent re-paint, which has emphasised its simple design typical of a lot of 1960s architecture.
The pub was previously called the Happy Shepherd and was originally opened in 1861. It was re-built on the same site in the 1960s when the area between Katherine Street and Brook Street was being re-developed. For most of its life it had been a beerhouse (licensed to sell beers but not wines and spirits) and only received a full licence in 1966.
See Google Street View of this location.
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looks unbalanced, but functional
ReplyDeleteROG, ABC Wednesday team
It's been repainted! Last time I passed by it I thought it was on the verge of closing down.
ReplyDeleteGreat name for a pub. I agree -- not an especially good looking building.
ReplyDeleteVery interesting name for a pub!
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Rose, ABC Wednesday Team.
That design could stand in for all pubs of that era that were put up amongst new estates. Nice paint job.
ReplyDeletewow, that building goes a long way back. i like the design, simple and the white stands out against the blue sky
ReplyDeleteLooks nice since the paint job.
ReplyDeleteHad a few pints when it was the Happy Shepherd