The Old Queen’s Head, Pond Hill

I was walking through town yesterday and passed this pub, The Old Queen’s Head. I don’t think I’ve ever seen it before but according to Wikipedia it is the oldest domestic building in the city and is named after the decapitated Mary Queen of Scots.

On the outside of the building there is a carving of Spring Heeled Jack, a legendary figure of English folklore who supposedly lived in tunnels below the city and would jump out to scare people.

The period exterior contrasts starkly with the sea of modern urban development in the surrounding area, making the pub well worth a look next time you are nearby. Has anyone been inside?

The Old Queen's Head pub, Pond Hill, Sheffield