The Golden Bull and Black Swan: Oldest pub in Wakefield

Yorkshire Post

Uncover the secrets of Wakefield's oldest pub! 6-8 Silver Street, once the Golden Bull and later the Mucky Duck, holds more history than meets the eye.    This building's timber frame, similar to structures in York's Shambles, was revealed through grant funding, proving its age extends further back than previously known. Explore the fascinating past of this historic premises.   #WakefieldHistory #OldPubs #HistoricBuildings

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00:00off Wakefield's Westgate lies the oldest pub in the city. 28 Silver Street used to be home

00:08to the Golden Bull. Since then it's changed hands many times with the Black Swan taking the back

00:15room as the pub and then other units for retail. Later it became the Mucky Duck and now it's

00:23one that has always remained is the incredible history of this historic premises. The frontage

00:33received funding from has. Grant funds revealed this fascinating timber frame dating the place

00:42back much further than originally thought similar to some of the buildings on the Shambles in York.

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