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Oldham Pub Threat Sparks Heritage Debate | Manchester News
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- Jun 30, 2026
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Plans to demolish historic Harry’s Bar in Oldham — a rare interwar gem built in 1937 — are moving forward despite outcry from locals and heritage advocates. The council plans to buy the vacant site for a million dollars using regeneration funds to build a new town square, citing street improvement and support for the nearby Oldham Coliseum Theatre. MP Jim McMahon warns the town is erasing its past, calling the pub architecturally significant and urging a preservation strategy. He highlights available government grants to restore such buildings. The council acknowledges heritage concerns but insists demolition is necessary to modernize the area and boost the theatre’s future, aiming to balance history with community vitality. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/29c816f03aa714d5