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Mr Fitzpatrick's is a temperance bar based in Rawtenstall, Lancashire. It is the oldest surviving temperance bar in the United Kingdom.[1][2]

History

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Mr Fitzpatrick's was established by Irish immigrants in 1899 and was formerly operated alongside 39 other branches.[1][3]

On 18 November 2021, Mr Fitzpatrick's made an appearance in an episode of Celebrity Antiques Road Trip.[4][5]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b Chris Moss (18 November 2022). "A moorland walk to a temperance bar: Mr Fitzpatrick's, Rawtenstall". The Guardian. Retrieved 25 December 2024.
  2. ^ John Anson (10 March 2007). "Rawtenstall: Fitzpatrick's Temperance Bar". Lancashire Telegraph. Retrieved 25 December 2024.
  3. ^ Joe Shute (20 February 2021). "Inside Britain's last temperance bar – the first of a new brand of boozer". Retrieved 25 December 2024.
  4. ^ "Celebrity Antiques Road Trip, Series 10, Episode 7". BBC. Retrieved 25 December 2024.
  5. ^ Sarah McGee (22 November 2021). "Rawtenstall: Mr Fitzpatrick's temperance bar features on BBC show". Lancashire Telegraph. Retrieved 25 December 2024.