Somercotes Riffle Volunteer (SLHS RVP 014)
| Photo ID #: | 4140 | |
| Description: | The Rifle Volunteer, Birchwood Lane on the opening day of the new premises. | |
| 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.