Wallasey Village Historic Myths And Legends Tours

The old Black Horse was one of the oldest hostelries in Wallasey, dating back to 1722 and is believed to have taken its name from a horse entered in a race at Leasowe by a Lord Molyneux in the 1700’s. The pub was probably named after 'Black Slave', a horse which won a 200 guineas bet in a race held on the sands between Harrison Drive and Leasowe shore in 1778. Black Slave was one of the most famous horses of the day. The Black Horse Pub (Sheridans) in Wallasey Village is again haunted by a little girl who perished in a fire nearby. She has been known to play games with punters in the side bar. The Celler also houses several spirits, whom are not as friendly. By August 1931 the new Black Horse had been built. The pub was designed by T. Taliesin Rees and Richard Holt, F.F.R.I.B.A., of Rodney Street, Liverpool.