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11-04-2014, 09:27
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A chronological refurbishment programme is underway at the Ossett estate it seems. In September we saw ratification in Huddersfield (pub 2) and last night it was a case of banishing histoplasmosis in Halifax (pub 3).
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The Three Pigeons once had the distinction of winning the English Heritage/CAMRA Conservation Pub award for one of the best art deco interiors in the country and with it the burden of responsibility.
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That was eight years ago now and the 'pigs' has frankly had a bumpy ride through recession, not to mention the odd CGAS manager. Definitely time for a complete moult then.
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Although a very nice tidy up, highlight of the evening was the unveiling of the former storeroom at the back of the pub (above). This tiny addition has been stylishly converted and with its cast iron stove will be the snuggest of snugs come winter.
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-B0V38NjPEf8/U0eYuuQyTiI/AAAAAAAAHMI/QnWA83aWB8g/s1600/3+Pigs+4.jpg (http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-B0V38NjPEf8/U0eYuuQyTiI/AAAAAAAAHMI/QnWA83aWB8g/s1600/3+Pigs+4.jpg)
The additional space now means six distinct drinking areas are available to the visiting hostel historian, each creating it's own atmosphere and providing a drinking experience quite unlike any other locally.
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3fLDtI5HUGw/U0eYw_pfkCI/AAAAAAAAHMU/K08AhIKRi1Y/s1600/3+Pigs+6.jpg (http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3fLDtI5HUGw/U0eYw_pfkCI/AAAAAAAAHMU/K08AhIKRi1Y/s1600/3+Pigs+6.jpg)
Outdoors and the once black stonework has been extensively cleaned, about time you might think, but not everyone's happy. The local council have approached the brewery about darkening the building again as it's not in keeping. Actually Calderdale, it's called inn keeping, and revolves around attracting custom in order to make a living. You couldn't make it up.
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OsIP-jrc7yY/U0eYwknAxnI/AAAAAAAAHMQ/XJYhihODxsA/s1600/3+Pigs+5.jpg (http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OsIP-jrc7yY/U0eYwknAxnI/AAAAAAAAHMQ/XJYhihODxsA/s1600/3+Pigs+5.jpg)
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A chronological refurbishment programme is underway at the Ossett estate it seems. In September we saw ratification in Huddersfield (pub 2) and last night it was a case of banishing histoplasmosis in Halifax (pub 3).
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ejhcMxmqJX0/U0edyukjbQI/AAAAAAAAHMo/WJBd91Lt8Y4/s1600/3+Pigs+1_edited-1.jpg (http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ejhcMxmqJX0/U0edyukjbQI/AAAAAAAAHMo/WJBd91Lt8Y4/s1600/3+Pigs+1_edited-1.jpg)
The Three Pigeons once had the distinction of winning the English Heritage/CAMRA Conservation Pub award for one of the best art deco interiors in the country and with it the burden of responsibility.
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PznmeDfzcbU/U0eYrvwWPJI/AAAAAAAAHL4/xqEwmnh_OhI/s1600/3+Pigs+2.jpg (http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PznmeDfzcbU/U0eYrvwWPJI/AAAAAAAAHL4/xqEwmnh_OhI/s1600/3+Pigs+2.jpg)
That was eight years ago now and the 'pigs' has frankly had a bumpy ride through recession, not to mention the odd CGAS manager. Definitely time for a complete moult then.
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xc61HmIaVSY/U0eYr8RicOI/AAAAAAAAHL8/X2kok87B_98/s1600/3+Pigs+3.jpg (http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xc61HmIaVSY/U0eYr8RicOI/AAAAAAAAHL8/X2kok87B_98/s1600/3+Pigs+3.jpg)
Although a very nice tidy up, highlight of the evening was the unveiling of the former storeroom at the back of the pub (above). This tiny addition has been stylishly converted and with its cast iron stove will be the snuggest of snugs come winter.
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-B0V38NjPEf8/U0eYuuQyTiI/AAAAAAAAHMI/QnWA83aWB8g/s1600/3+Pigs+4.jpg (http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-B0V38NjPEf8/U0eYuuQyTiI/AAAAAAAAHMI/QnWA83aWB8g/s1600/3+Pigs+4.jpg)
The additional space now means six distinct drinking areas are available to the visiting hostel historian, each creating it's own atmosphere and providing a drinking experience quite unlike any other locally.
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3fLDtI5HUGw/U0eYw_pfkCI/AAAAAAAAHMU/K08AhIKRi1Y/s1600/3+Pigs+6.jpg (http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3fLDtI5HUGw/U0eYw_pfkCI/AAAAAAAAHMU/K08AhIKRi1Y/s1600/3+Pigs+6.jpg)
Outdoors and the once black stonework has been extensively cleaned, about time you might think, but not everyone's happy. The local council have approached the brewery about darkening the building again as it's not in keeping. Actually Calderdale, it's called inn keeping, and revolves around attracting custom in order to make a living. You couldn't make it up.
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OsIP-jrc7yY/U0eYwknAxnI/AAAAAAAAHMQ/XJYhihODxsA/s1600/3+Pigs+5.jpg (http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OsIP-jrc7yY/U0eYwknAxnI/AAAAAAAAHMQ/XJYhihODxsA/s1600/3+Pigs+5.jpg)
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