The Two Tubs
| The Two Tubs | |
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 The pub in 2015 | |
  Location within Greater Manchester | |
| Former names | Globe Inn |
Alternative names | Two Tubs Inn |
General information | |
| Type | Public house |
| Location | 19 The Wylde, Bury, Greater Manchester, England |
| Coordinates | 53°35′38″N 2°17′52″W / 53.5940°N 2.2979°W |
| Year built | Late 17th century (probable) |
| Owner | Thwaites |
| Design and construction | |
| Designations | |
Listed Building – Grade II | |
Official name | The Two Tubs Inn |
| Designated | 29 January 1985 |
| Reference no. | 1067224 |
| Website | |
| twotubsbury | |
The Two Tubs is a Grade II listed public house on The Wylde in Bury, Greater Manchester, England. Probably built in the late 17th century, it was converted from a private residence into a pub in 1806 and was then known as the Globe Inn. Its present name emerged in the early 19th century after the landlord adopted a halved barrel as an improvised pub sign.
History
[edit]The building was probably constructed in the late 17th century but is described in its official listing as being "of doubtful age".[1] Its exterior has 19th‑century render over 18th‑century brickwork, which may in turn cover a timber frame dating from the 17th century or earlier.[1] It was converted from a private residence to a public house in 1806.[2]
The establishment was previously known as the Globe Inn and is regarded locally as one of Bury's oldest pubs.[3] In 1830 its landlord created a makeshift pub sign by cutting a barrel into two halves, an idea prompted by rivalry with a nearby inn. The improvised emblem led to the pub becoming known as the Two Tubs, a name that subsequently became established.[3]
The 1910 Ordnance Survey map marks the building as an inn, but does not attribute a name.[4]
On 29 January 1985, the Two Tubs Inn was designated a Grade II listed building.[1]
As of 2026[update] the pub is owned by Thwaites Brewery.[5] The building stands opposite the Grade I-listed Church of St Mary the Virgin,[6] and lies a short distance from the Grade II-listed Peel Memorial on Market Place.[7]
Architecture
[edit]The building's front is finished with 19th‑century render applied over earlier brickwork from the 18th century, which may conceal an older timber structure.[1] It has two storeys.[1] The front contains three sash windows, with the lower left formed as a wider pair.[1] A doorway stands to the right of these, set beneath an early 19th‑century canopy carried on slender classical columns and positioned in front of a chimney.[1] At the far right is a boarded door with a small remnant of Tudor‑style leadwork.[1] Two small sliding sashes are set in the left gable.[1] A metal water spout is dated "IBM 1747", likely recording the initials of individuals associated with the building at that date.[1] The roof is made of stone slabs, and the chimneys are tall, including those on the gables.[1]
See also
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References
[edit]- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Historic England. "The Two Tubs Inn (Grade II) (1067224)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 1 May 2026.
- ↑ "Two Tubs, Bury". camra.org.uk. Archived from the original on 14 March 2026. Retrieved 1 May 2026.
- 1 2 Valentine, Lisa (29 November 2025). "Two Bury pubs named 'best of the best' across the country". Bury Times. Retrieved 1 May 2026.
- ↑ "OS 25 inch England and Wales, 1841–1952 | Lancashire LXXXVIII.9". maps.nls.uk. Ordnance Survey. 1910. Retrieved 1 May 2026.
- ↑ Watson, Ruby (13 April 2026). "Fire safety improvements approved for Two Tubs Inn, Bury". Bury Times. Retrieved 1 May 2026.
- ↑ Historic England. "Parish church of Saint Mary (Grade I) (1067236)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 1 May 2026.
- ↑ Historic England. "Statue of Sir Robert Peel (Grade II) (1356807)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 1 May 2026.
External links
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- Entry in "British listed buildings"
- Entry on the website of Campaign for Real Ale
- Entry on the website of "Historic England"
- Entry on the website of "Whatpub"
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