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Directory of Pubs in the UK, historical public houses, Taverns, Inns, Beer Houses and Hotels in Manchester, Lancashire.
Lancashire & Manchester pub history index
The 1911 census is very useful in researching pub history, but also massive. Every page added is linked to one address, and takes a considerable amount of time to research. The 1911 census also includes a summary of the census, it is a simple list of addresses, and the head of household; it is incredibly useful (sometimes) in that it often names the beer houses.
Here are a most entries for Manchester, listed by area and district. I should point out that these are summaries, and transcribed at a speed. If you want to query the results, it is best that you research the area yourself.
Ancoats (Districts 1 to 26). Ardwick & Bradford
Central - Districts 1 to 4 ; Central - Districts 5 to 10 ; Central - Districts 11 to 16
Chorlton on Medlock Districts 20 & 63 & Newton Heath Districts 1 & 20
St George Districts 1 - 9 ; St George Districts 10 - 20 ; Districts 21 - 36
South Manchester : Chorlton upon Medlock ; Hulme Districts 1 - 30 ; Hulme District 31 - 67
Next some named pubs (534) in 1911 ; plus hotels (95)
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And some beer retailers (1700) from the 1911 Slaters directory listed alphabetically
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