• The Boat Inn was constructed over 100 years ago by the Sephton family who also built The Greyhound, which is situated by the canal.

• Traditionally, the Sephton family were renowned canal boat builders, hence the name of the pub

• The family and its descendants owned both pubs for many years and only sold The Boat Inn to people outside of the family 4 years ago

• Some of the traditional furniture, that was hand made over 100years ago is still in the lounge area today

   

   

   

• The Sephton family are so well known in the area that a street within the new local housing estate has been named 'Sephton Drive'

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