Nont Sarahs is 1155 feet above sea level.

Many people have discussed the earliest origins about the name of the famous inn on the Scammonden Moor, Nont Sarahs.

Many years ago the story was told that a native of Scammonden,having the chance to take a public house in Lancashire but being short of cash,went to his aunt and asked for loan,which was readily given.

Having done well in Lancashire he later bought the place now known as Nont Sarahs calling it that name out of gratitude to his aunt.

One incident never to be forgotten was when there was a great cotton delegation in Manchester,many Nations being represented. One day they decided to visit Nont Sarahs.

A great fleet of cars stopped outside and Americans, Japanese and other foreigners came into the house.

Presently looking as he had entered paradise there came into the tap room a smartly dressed six foot American.

"Boys" he cried out "Have a drink on me,I've just seen a bit of England such as I wanted to see,fill up their glasses Landlord"

And what was it,think you that had sent the Yank into ecstasies? Simply this, he had counted 65 Hams hanging from the beams.

Rumour has it that Nont Sarah still returns occasionally to see how her investment fares.

 

 The Mauretania Connection

One of the most famous Trans-Atlantic liners of the early 20th Century, the Mauretania was built for Cunard by Swan Hunters at Wallsend-on-Tyne and launched on September 20th 1906. Having served as a troop ship during the Great War she continued cruising until her last voyage on September 26th 1934. Although still efficient and speedy (often reaching 34 knots) she lacked the trimmings of more modern ships such as her successor the Queen Mary.

She sailed under her own steam to Rosyth on April 2nd 1935 where she was then broken up. Various lots were bought at auction but the wooden paneling surrounding the front of the bar area is maple and was recovered from one of the ship's staterooms. The sun lounge area of the Nont Sarahs is the traditional shape of a liners bridge and when constructed in 1939 was arguably one of the earliest 'themed pubs'.

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THE NONT SARAHS

(on the A640 Huddersfield to Rochdale Road.)

Newhey Road,Scammonden,

Huddersfield,West Yorkshire,HD3 3FT

www.nontsarahs.com