The Fools Nook, Leek Road - Oakgrove, UK
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member dtrebilc
N 53° 13.308 W 002° 07.530
30U E 558385 N 5897302
This pub not far from the Macclesfield Canal shows a picture of a canal narrow boat passing a warehouse on the canal.
Waymark Code: WMR0M6
Location: North West England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 04/24/2016
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member bill&ben
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"Built in 1829 as the Royal Oak to serve the navvies building the Macclesfield Canal. The pub is built on the locality known in passed times and marked on old maps as "Fools Nook". This is said to be the favourite meeting place of Samuel 'Maggoty' Johnson, the last professional jester." link The pub is currently closed.

Date of first pub on site: 1829

Name of Artist: Not listed

Date of current sign: Not listed
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