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Originally Posted by uptoncx

Although you have the Horse and Jockey in Arrowe Park Road, it was previously on the corner of Ford Road and Rake Lane (opposite the Eagle and Crown).

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Originally Posted by derekdwc
In Ian Boumphreys' Yesterdays Birkenhead there is a picture of
the Horse and Jockey c1907 page 44before it was demolished to
be replaced by Arrowe Park Hotel
page 86 a picture of Horse and Jockey is seen in front of the
Arrowe Park Hotel

When I learn to upload photos I'll put what I've got on
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This looks like the Horse and Jockey that was opposite the Eagle and Crown in Upton Village on the corner of Rake Lane. The imprint of the roof can still be seen on the adjoining building.

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just been past the Horse and Jockey and it's all "tinned up" ...what a shame ...when did this happen?

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Originally Posted by torryman
just been past the Horse and Jockey and it's all "tinned up" ...what a shame ...when did this happen?


at least a couple of months. Up for sale/lease

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Horse and Jockey re-opened yesterday (1st April)

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You can see the Arrowe Park Hotel behind the pub here.
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This picture below has been posted in the Horse and Jockey, Upton, thread. Earlier than the photo above as the Arrowe Park Hotel not been built yet.
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This thread is mixed up with Upton and Arrowe Park.


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