Following tree ring dating of the pubs timbers and research into its tenants, a new historic guide has been published. Its available here Boar’s Head Guide 2017 or behind the bar.
Chair of the society, Cliff Ivers has written the 12 page leaflet with editing by Geoff Wellens. Cliff’s research has proved that the Boar’s has been operating as an inn or pub since 1623 making it the oldest original public house in England.
It also explains how the pub was built and includes a room by room guide to help you explore this fine iconic Middleton building.
The Edgar Wood and Middleton Townscape Heritage Initiative kindly paid for the publishing of the guide.