Location of inn in Burnley

[jillinderby]

Hello,

I have just discovered that one of my ancestors was an innkeeper in Burnley around 1800. He was at the Black Bull Inn, Lane End, Burnley. I would like to know if this inn still exists but the only Lane End I can find is in Hapton. Would anyone know if this would be the correct place and if the inn still exists please?

Many thanks,
Jill

[mosiefish]

Hi Jill,

I have a suspicion that it will be the Black Bull at Lane Head.  This is on the outskirts of Burnley near Briercliffe.  I will have a dig around for you.

Mo

[mosiefish]

This is it marked on a modern map:

www.maps.live.com

Type in the postcode BB10 2BZ  and then choose birds eye view.  Zoom in and pan around.

The right hand side is definitely a later addition and probably other bits too.

Regards,
Mo

[jillinderby]

Hi Mo,

Thank you so much for your help. Yes, it does look as though this inn has had bits added to it. I wonder if the lane on the left of the inn was once Lane End?

Thanks again for your help.

Best wishes,
Jill

[mosiefish]

Hi Jill,

There is a book called "Inns and Taverns of Burnley" in the Library so I will have a look at it when I next call in.  It is the only Black Bull Inn that I know of. I have also looked in my early directories (1848 is the earliest I have) and it is the only one mentioned.

Regards,
Mo

[jillinderby]

Hi Mo,

If it's the only Black Bull Inn in the 1848 directory, it sounds as though that's the one. Thank you so much for your help. I must go to Burnley and have a look at it

Kind regards,
Jill

[cjstar]

The Black bull now is an Indian resturant !!!it,s in the lane ends area of Burnley...

[jillinderby]

Dear CJStar,

Thanks for that information. At least I know what to look for when I go to try and find it.

Best wishes,
Jill

[golf23uk]

Just an update to the foregoing,the Indian restaurant ( formerly The Black Bull Pub) has now closed and the premises are up for sale.