The Saddle, Halifax

The Saddle, Halifax opened in 1819 and stood on the corner of 12 Market Street / Russell Street.

The Leeds Mercury [3rd August 1833] advertised


Sale by Auction

That old-established & well-accustomed PUBLIC HOUSE, known by the Sign of the SADDLE INN, Halifax, together with the adjoining premises, viz. the HOUSE and PRINTING-OFFICE occupied many years by the late Mr Jacobs.

Also the several BUTCHERS' SHOPS and TENEMENTS thereto belonging with every Convenience and Privilege attached.

This is an eligible Opportunity for the profitable investment of Capital, the Premises being situated in the Centre of one of the most thriving Towns in the West-Riding

 

In August 1868, under the terms of the Halifax Improvements Acts, the pub applied for, and was granted, a music and dancing licence.

In 1896, it was demolished and a new building was incorporated into the new Halifax Borough Market.

A promotional card for the Hotel announced


Saddle Hotel, Halifax

Headquarters of the Halifax Flying Club, Halifax Canine Society, Farmer's Association. Boot and Shoe. Blacksmiths.

Oddfellows: Glory Lodge, Widow's Repose, Good Samaritans.

Large Assembly Room. Seating accommodation for 140. Large and small Parties catered for. Tel. 3629

 

There is a Blue Plaque on the building remembering that the Halifax Town AFC was founded at a meeting here on 23rd May 1911.

It was a Brear & Brown pub [1913].

The pub closed in 1966.

A Lipton's store occupied the building for a time.

When the building was demolished [1960s], it was replaced by a modern building, and this has been successively occupied by

See Ancient Order of Foresters, A. J. Farnell and Lister Gibson


Innkeepers, licensees and landlords:

 

This & associated entries use material contributed by Mark Greenwood & Jeffrey Knowles

© Malcolm Bull 2024
Revised 16:05 / 20th April 2024 / 6918

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