Colin James Posted October 12, 2015 Report Share Posted October 12, 2015 I remember this pub in it's hay day, it is a real shame to see the sad decline and closure of this pub. We would often go in for a few pre-match beers. I remember back when Richard and his wife had it. I think Spaldy had it for a while too, he then went on a bought Manhattans in town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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M. Preece Posted October 13, 2015 Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 Omg, look at the state of it! What is all that stuff at the back? If ever I saw an invitation for rats this has to be it. Graffiti looks horrendous, how can a place just fall into decay like this is so sad. They used to have a good BBQ in that garden, now look at it. Does someone still live there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarkester Posted October 13, 2015 Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 I lived just along the road from The Moorfields for 10 years. I can honestly say it is the only pub I know of that actually smelt worse after the smoking ban came into force!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin James Posted October 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 I lived just along the road from The Moorfields for 10 years. I can honestly say it is the only pub I know of that actually smelt worse after the smoking ban came into force!! I am not surprised at all, I was quite shocked hence why I took these photographs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Jones Posted October 13, 2015 Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 That lot needs clearing up, I feel sorry for the neighbours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Thomas Posted October 19, 2015 Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 I thought that I read somewhere that they want to change this venue from a pub to a house but I cannot find where I saw that now, anyway I think it was turned down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H.Wilson Posted December 29, 2015 Report Share Posted December 29, 2015 I have only just seen this lot, how sad, I used have a pint in here before every match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin James Posted January 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 Plans have now been submitted to convert this former pub into 2 semi detached houses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragwert Posted January 20, 2017 Report Share Posted January 20, 2017 Plans have now been submitted to convert this former pub into 2 semi detached houses. I have friends who live nearby who celebrated when it shut down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarkester Posted January 20, 2017 Report Share Posted January 20, 2017 I was one Ragwert! For ten years I lived just along the road from the Moorfields, I'm sure since it shut the rest of Moorfield Street's residents have loved not having running battles up and down the road, or drunk people tipping bins over, or hanging baskets being either pinched or destroyed... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DILLIGAF Posted January 20, 2017 Report Share Posted January 20, 2017 Wasn't that "The Mafia" HQ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbobobby Posted January 21, 2017 Report Share Posted January 21, 2017 Problem was those who used it felt it was a no go area for anyone who wasn't part of their 'gang'. It had the potential to be a proper community pub but failed spectacularly by upsetting the neighbours big time..silly things like blocking the pavement to smoke or shouting/swearing when leaving late at night didn't help. Very few of these 'back street' pubs left in the city. Shame Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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