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Things to do in Horninglow, Staffordshire

Once a farming village, urban expansion means Horninglow is now a suburb of Burton.

The Plough Inn © Shirley Leedham
The Plough Inn © Shirley Leedham

 

The Three Queens Hotel is situated in a part of the town which dates back to Tudor times.

It is reputed that three Queens of England visited here - hence the name.

Old Burton Bridge. Horninglow © Shirley Leedham
Old Burton Bridge © Shirley Leedham

 

The Three Queens is still a working hotel.

The Bridge Inn is the only alehouse still brewing their own beer and fruit wines.

The Bridge Inn & Brewery © Shirley Leedham
The Bridge Inn and Brewery © Shirley Leedham

 

There is an old worldly atmosphere as the pub has little changed for centuries - you can almost sense the presence of characters from the past still haunting the place.

The Bridge Inn is near the Old Burton Bridge.

The Three Queens Hotel © Shirley Leedham
The Three Queens Hotel © Shirley Leedham

 

This was opened in 1864, built to replace a stone bridge originating from around 1321.

The Canal Bridge Painting © Shirley Leedham
The Canal Bridge Painting © Shirley Leedham

Traditionally, the premises along Horninglow Street included maltings, granary houses, blacksmiths, horse and cab proprietors, wheelwrights and cork manufactures.

Opposite the Law Courts with its unusual decorative architecture and dome, is Coor's Visitors and Tourist Information Centre.

Paths by the Canal © Shirley Leedham
Paths by the canal © Shirley Leedham

 

From here, the town centre is a short walk along Guild Street.

Horninglow Road North is a continuation of Horniglow Street and is part of the A511 to Tutbury.

Brooks Farm House © Shirley Leedham
Brooks Farm House © Shirley Leedham

 

There is little evidence left of the farming community that once surrounded St Johns Church, except Brooks Farm House, a few cottages, The Plough Inn, and some streets with agricultural names.

Description by Shirley Leedham

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