~ Pubs ~
The Junction Inn
The Junction Inn, 1 Abbey Street (previously as 25 Louise Street in 1891, and as 25 High Street in 1871).
The pub was built before the 1870s.
The Junction was granted a wine and spirit license in 1887.

A rather blurred and distant look at the Junction Inn around 1963

Enlarged from a 1960s postcard

It ceased to be pub by 1991 and was converted into retail premises.
A convenience store occupied the corner site until its closure in 2021, becoming unoccupoed for a coupe of years, since late 2022 it is been converted into a barbers shop.
The Abbey Street side of the premises became the 'Gornal Fryer' chip shop.
So named as it stands on the junction of Louise street and Abbey Street.
The building on the right hand side was used as a function room. now part of the fish & chip shop.
The entrance door as can be seen on the corner has now been blocked up.
Licensees:
1869, Thomas Guest.
1871, Thomas Guest, age 25, publican. [Census]
1881, Thomas Guest, butcher & publican [Census]
1891, Thomas Guest, widower age 47, butcher & publican. [Census]
1901, John Marsh, age 41, inn keeper. [Census]
1911, Joseph Tomlinson, licensed victualler aged 35. [Census]
1916-1928, Joseph Tomlinson, beer retailer. [Kelly's Trade Directory]
1939, Clara Tomlinson, licensee, b 2nd October 1881, widow. [Register]
1936-1940, Mrs Clara Tomlinson. [Kelly's Trade Directory]
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