dunsbyowl1867 Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 From Roy Davey Pubs & People - added to main list. 'Another of our little pubs with an enigmatic name was to be found on Clun Street in the Burngreave district: it was called the Why Not. This pub was one of those which received a new name in the wave of exultation arising from a stroke of good fortune enjoyed by the landlord indulging in the Sport of Kings. The horse called Why Not won the Grand National steeplechase in 1894 it was ridden by a jockey called Gatland and it was owned by Mr J Widger.' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardB Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 From Roy Davey Pubs & People - added to main list. 'Another of our little pubs with an enigmatic name was to be found on Clun Street in the Burngreave district: it was called the Why Not. This pub was one of those which received a new name in the wave of exultation arising from a stroke of good fortune enjoyed by the landlord indulging in the Sport of Kings. The horse called Why Not won the Grand National steeplechase in 1894 it was ridden by a jockey called Gatland and it was owned by Mr J Widger.' Mr Widger huh ? <Snigger> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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