It’s a much-loved corner of Manchester... in 90 days it could be unrecognisable

On the corner of Albion Street and Great Bridgewater Street sits a legendary boozer. One of the city’s oldest pubs, Britons Protection is a long-running thread in Manchester’s historical tapestry.

It is one of three surviving city centre buildings to have stood near the site of the Peterloo Massacre and is said to have served as a refuge for the injured. The sign above the door, and a number of murals found inside the Tardis-like pub, depict scenes from the event.

It was also used as an army recruitment centre during the Napoleonic Wars, and a number of well-known individuals have passed over its threshold over the years - from political theorist Friedrich Engels, to Factory Records co-founder Anthony Wilson, and members of New Order.

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And then of course, there’s the regulars. Their names may not be as familiar, but they are an integral part of the Grade II-listed building’s story. For some it has served as the backdrop for major life events, while for others it’s a corner of Manchester untouched by the sprawling changes taking place just beyond the front door.

Much of its interiors have remained the same over the last 100 years, from its serving hatch and moulded ceiling, to its terrazzo floors and the tiles lining its maze-like passages. Its charm is undeniable.

But bosses at Britons fear that its future is in jeopardy. In a few months' time - June 17 - there's set to be a Manchester County Court hearing that could determine if they can still run the pub - and could also determine what drinks it will stock.

The pub's landlord is Star Pubs - a subsidiary of Heineken. Since 2018, Britons has been