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In 2014 the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) produced a book titled "Yorkshire's Real Heritage Pubs" (ISBN 978-1-85249-315-8). These are pubs that might be listed for their exterior architecture, or serve great real ale, but not all: inclusion in the collection is for their unaltered historic interiors representing mostly the Victorian and Edwardian era with features such as brass, carved wood, real fires, mosaics and tiling. This shared description will cover the 47 listed in West Yorkshire as I visit them.

The pub was built in 1902-3 by local architect W Mason Coggill using brick, Burmantofts terracotta and glazed tiles in 'art nouveau' style. It was a Tetley's house until the demise of that local brewery, now a free house.

Often and rightly described as a 'hidden gem' or 'best kept secret', it is on Whitfield Way (formerly Waterloo Road) which is now a pedestrianised street. It is the only grade II* building among the heritage pubs of West Yorkshire (see other shared description; list entry 1255677).

Despite its heritage status it remains a local drinkers' pub, far from the tourist trails of the city centre although only a short diversion from the Trans Pennine Trail for any thirsty walkers or cyclists.

Update: sadly, this pub ceased trading in 2023 and at the time of writing there is no imminent prospect of reopening.