The Duke of Wellington Hotel, blue plaque in Rochdale

Plaque name
The Duke of Wellington Hotel
Type
Blue commemorative plaque
Area
Rochdale
Address
Essence Nightclub, Drake Street, Rochdale OL16 1RE
Description
Originally a wealthy wool merchant's residence, this building became the Duke of Wellington Hotel in 1810. It was the leading coach house in Rochdale for many years. In front of this hotel, the 'Speaker's Corner' hosted a crowd of 8,000 following the Reform Act of 1832. It's now a grade II listed building.
Years marked
1750