The Alexandra, Edgeley
| The Alexandra | |
|---|---|
The pub in 2021 | |
Location within Greater Manchester | |
Alternative names | Alexandra Hotel |
General information | |
| Type | Public house |
| Location | Northgate Road, Edgeley, Stockport, Greater Manchester, England |
| Coordinates | 53°24′07″N 2°10′32″W / 53.4020°N 2.1755°W |
| Year built | 1911 |
| Owner | Robinsons |
| Design and construction | |
| Designations | |
Listed Building – Grade II | |
Official name | Alexandra Hotel |
| Designated | 9 November 1994 |
| Reference no. | 1084337 |
| Website | |
| Official website | |
The Alexandra (officially listed as the Alexandra Hotel) is a Grade II listed public house on Northgate Road in Edgeley, a suburb of Stockport, Greater Manchester, England. Built in 1911, it has been part of the Robinsons Brewery estate since 1949. The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) regards its interior as being of "outstanding national historic importance", rating it three stars in its national inventory.
History
The building was constructed in 1911, according to its official listing.[1]
The 1922 and 1936 Ordnance Survey maps mark the building as a public house without attributing a name.[2][3]
In June 1949, it became part of the Robinsons Brewery estate, following the acquisition of Bell & Co's Hempshaw Brook Brewery.[4] As of May 2026, the freehold is still held by Robinsons.[4]
On 9 November 1994, the Alexandra was designated a Grade II listed building.[1]
The Alexandra is regarded by the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) as having an interior of "outstanding national historic importance" and is rated three stars in its grading scheme.[4]
Architecture
The building is constructed in red brick with contrasting pale detailing and has a slate roof with brick chimney stacks. Its footprint is a straightforward rectangle set on a corner, with lower extensions to the right side and at the back.[5] The main front has five windows arranged over two floors. On the left is an octagonal bay that rises the full height of the building.[1] The central section projects slightly and contains the main doorway, above which the upper‑floor window is marked by a decorative panel. A small gable above this carries another panel showing the date "AD 1911".[5]
The ground floor is framed by upright features at the corners linked by a horizontal band, while the upper floor is finished with painted stonework.[5] The windows are traditional sashes, with patterned glass at ground level. The single‑storey part on the right includes a bay window with the word "Billiards" in the glass. The left side of the building includes an entrance that once served the outdoor department.[1]
Interior
Inside, a small lobby leads to a central door set within a painted timber screen. The hall has a tiled lower wall in green and cream, with coloured decorative motifs in the glass above.[1] The rooms have painted timber surrounds to the doorways, each topped with a curved feature, and the doors themselves include etched glass panels naming the rooms such as "Tap Room", "Smoke Room" and "Bar Parlour".[5] Many rooms retain fixed seating, screens with coloured glass, and original fireplaces, some with designs influenced by the Art Nouveau style. The bar parlour includes a glazed screen, and the billiard room has visible roof timbers and a skylight with coloured glass. The bar fittings and the former outdoor department have been altered.[5]
See also
References
- ^ a b c d e Historic England. "Alexandra Hotel (Grade II) (1084337)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 27 May 2026.
- ^ "OS 25 inch England and Wales, 1841–1952 | Lancashire CXI.16". National Library of Scotland. Ordnance Survey. 1922. Retrieved 27 May 2026.
- ^ "OS 25 inch England and Wales, 1841–1952 | Lancashire CXI.16". National Library of Scotland. Ordnance Survey. 1936. Retrieved 27 May 2026.
- ^ a b c "Alexandra, Stockport". Campaign for Real Ale. Retrieved 27 May 2026.
- ^ a b c d e "Alexandra Hotel". British Listed Buildings. Retrieved 27 May 2026.