The Standing Order in Derbyshire is one of the oldest pubs in the area, constructed by JA Chatwin. It stands on the site which was previously home to The Old Talbot Inn, which was built in c1670. The Standing Order has a rich history, dating back centuries. The grade II building itself was a former bank founded by Abraham Crompton in 1685. In 1970 it became National Westminster before closing in 1993.The Standing Order in Derbyshire is one of the oldest pubs in the area, constructed by JA Chatwin. It stands on the site which was previously home to The Old Talbot Inn, which was built in c1670. The Standing Order has a rich history, dating back centuries. The grade II building itself was a former bank founded by Abraham Crompton in 1685. In 1970 it became National Westminster before closing in 1993.
The Standing Order in Derbyshire is one of the oldest pubs in the area, constructed by JA Chatwin. It stands on the site which was previously home to The Old Talbot Inn, which was built in c1670. The Standing Order has a rich history, dating back centuries. The grade II building itself was a former bank founded by Abraham Crompton in 1685. In 1970 it became National Westminster before closing in 1993. | Google Maps

10 historical Wetherspoons pubs in the East Midlands and the fascinating stories behind them

Holly Allton
By Holly Allton

Food and drink writer

Published 29th Jul 2024, 16:26 GMT

They are steeped in history 🍻

We all love to visit our local Wetherspoons for a pint or a bit of pub grub.

With many JD Wetherspoons pubs dotted across the country, it is the ideal place to grab a bite to eat or enjoy a drink with family and friends for an affordable price. 

But did you know that there are some Wetherspoons locations in the East Midlands which have a rich history, with many fascinating stories behind them. 

From former cinemas to trading grains, here are 10 historical Wetherspoons in the East Midlands.

The Earl of Dalkeith in Kettering, Northamptonshire was formerly the Dalkeith Billiard Hall during the early 1900s. It is named after the Earl of Dalkeith, who was the eldest son of the Duke of Buccleuch. The building was built in the 1880s, and within the Dalkeith Billiard Hall had 15 tables for billiard games.

9. The Earl of Dalkeith, Northamptonshire

The Earl of Dalkeith in Kettering, Northamptonshire was formerly the Dalkeith Billiard Hall during the early 1900s. It is named after the Earl of Dalkeith, who was the eldest son of the Duke of Buccleuch. The building was built in the 1880s, and within the Dalkeith Billiard Hall had 15 tables for billiard games. | Google Maps

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The Corn Exchange takes its name from being an actual Corn Exchange building, which was built in 1850. A corn exchange was a place for merchants to trade grains. The earliest structure on the site was built in the 15th century, before being rebuilt in 1509 for the Gainsborough, a prison and law court.

10. The Corn Exchange, Leicestershire

The Corn Exchange takes its name from being an actual Corn Exchange building, which was built in 1850. A corn exchange was a place for merchants to trade grains. The earliest structure on the site was built in the 15th century, before being rebuilt in 1509 for the Gainsborough, a prison and law court. | Wetho Wanderers

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