Somercotes Riffle Volunteer (SLHS RVP 015)
| Photo ID #: | 4141 | |
| Description: | The Rifle Volunteer, Birchwood Lane on the opening day of the new premises. The Rolls Royce car on the right of the picture belonged to James Shipstone who conducted the opening | |
| Category: | Pubs & Taverns | |
| Location: | Pubs & Taverns - The Rifle Volunteer | |
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The new Rifle Volunteer was opened in 1965 built by J. W. Sndrews builders of Swanwick for James Shipstones & Sons Ltd. Star Brewery, Nottingham. Architect W. J. Stovin-Bradford. A split level building due to the ground levels. Rear-Basment: Beer & Bottle store, garage, & Bowling Alley. Ground Floor: Bar / Public Areas. First Floor: Private living quarters. First Landlord & Landlady: Mr. & Mrs. Les Wakefield. The building was demolished in June 2014.