What is recorded here
This blue commemorative plaque records: The Quarryman's Arms. This building housed the Quarryman's Arms and served workers in the adjacent quarries until 1871. Later it was converted into cottages. In the early 20th century it housed a café and later became a restaurant. In 1990 the building was acquired by restaurateur Paul Heathcote. Recorded plaque organisation: Longridge Heritage Committee.
The Quarryman's Arms served as a vital social hub for quarry workers in Longridge until 1871, reflecting the economic and social importance of the local quarry industry during the Industrial Revolution.
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