Bury

A Deco location described as “an ornament to the town” in its opening day newspaper advertisement: “The white terra cotta of which the exterior is constructed is in striking contrast to the sombre hues of surrounding buildings.” The two upper floors were designed as a billiad hall with space for nine tables on each floor.

Street Address17-21 The Rock
PostcodeBL9 0JP
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StatusSurviving
Listed?Unlisted
Year Built1929
Year Burton Opened1929
Rating 3 Average, common features
Condition B Good condition
Year Laid Laid By Status
1929 Barbara Jessie Burton Surviving
1929 Stanley Howard Burton Surviving

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FromYears based on documented evidence such as photographs or Google Streetview; actual dates may differ. To Details Link
2008Early Learning Centre / Duffer menswear
20122014Cash Converters / Mr Simms Olde Sweet Shoppe
2016Cash Converters / Vaporized
2017Cash Converters / empty
2018Cash Converters / The e-Cig Store
2022Cash Converters / empty
2024Cash Converters / Fone Point

Eric M. Sigsworth, Montague Burton: The Tailor of Taste (Manchester: Manchester University Press, 1990)

  • p47-48: Bury's full page opening newspaper advert described, including the two upper floors designed for a billiard hall