King William IV - Greenfield
Affectionately known as the King Bill. Originally a house before 1820. Opened for the sale of alcohol in 1830 by John Bottomley, a grocer and sundries retailer. On 7th April 1832 the pub was used for the inquest into the murders of William Bradbury (Bill o’ Jack’s) and his son Thomas (Tom o’ Bill’s). The murders took place five days earlier at The Cherry Tree Inn, which was off Holmfirth Road, but is no longer standing. They remain unsolved and have grown into a legendary story throughout Saddleworth. At the inquest there was insufficient evidence to find anyone guilty.
The pub central to Greenfield is currently up for sale
King William IV - Greenfield
Affectionately known as the King Bill. Originally a house before 1820. Opened for the sale of alcohol in 1830 by John Bottomley, a grocer and sundries retailer. On 7th April 1832 the pub was used for the inquest into the murders of William Bradbury (Bill o’ Jack’s) and his son Thomas (Tom o’ Bill’s). The murders took place five days earlier at The Cherry Tree Inn, which was off Holmfirth Road, but is no longer standing. They remain unsolved and have grown into a legendary story throughout Saddleworth. At the inquest there was insufficient evidence to find anyone guilty.
The pub central to Greenfield is currently up for sale