The historic Telford pub that brews its own drinks and where all are welcome
As pubs continue to battle the cost of living crisis, the Shropshire Star continues its Love Your Local series which celebrates our local inns.
The All Nations Inn, in Madeley, Telford, has a rich history dating back to 1789 where brewing first commenced there, and over 230 years later, it is still a brewhouse and a very popular pub in the area.
Along with its centuries old history, the pub has only been owned by three families in its time, and is now owned by Linda Birtwhislte.
Linda, 71, who has lived in the area since the 1970s, purchased the pub with her husband, Jim Birtwhistle, who sadly passed away almost exactly one year ago.
The couple took over the business in 2022, and opened for business in December that year and have been here ever since.
Linda said when they took over they knew what they liked about the place having been here before, and pretty much kept it the way it was, adding minor things to put their own touches on the place.
She said: "We have fantastic staff here, and a cracking manager in Rose, and they all helped me get through the time with my husband, and the customers were lovely about it too.
"They have all been very supportive, and the customers help out in many ways, I can't praise them enough.
"It is not easy doing this job, and it is a full commitment, but in some ways that has really helped me in the last year, and I wasn't able to just sit at home and wallow, instead I have had to come out and run the place and put a smiley face on, but I feel very proud to be the owner."
