perhaps by Thomas Dadford, engineer of the company; it was part of the development of the location as a canal town.

At a public inquiry, the case against demolition was given weight by a letter from Sir John Betjeman outlining his objections.

[2] The pub closed in 2001 after the building was sold by Wolverhampton and Dudley Breweries to a developer.

Inside, original features include black and red quarry tiles on the ground floor, panelled doors, skirting boards and fireplaces.

[1] Nearby is the former stabling for the Tontine Hotel, a Grade II listed building.