The Golden Cross is a Grade II listed public house in the centre of Cardiff, Wales. The current building dates from 1903 and is noted for its distinctive ceramic tiling.[1][2]
History
A pub has existed on the site since 1849. It was renamed The Golden Cross in 1863.[1] Around 1903/4 it was rebuilt in its current form (the tiles in the bar are dated 1903).[2]
During the Second World War the fascist leader Oswald Mosley attempted to hold a meeting at the pub but violent opposition forced him to return to London.[1]
The pub was threatened with demolition in 1979 but reprieved after a local newspaper campaign.[1] It had been given listed status in 1975.[2]
21st century
The Golden Cross has become a popular gay friendly pub, with regular drag acts and entertainment. It was voted in 2004 as the best gay pub in the UK.[3]
References
- ^ a b c d "Brian Lee: Golden memories of Cardiff's Golden Cross pub". Wales Online. 26 October 2012. Retrieved 6 May 2015.
- ^ a b c "Golden Cross Public House, Butetown". British Listed Buildings. Retrieved 6 May 2015.
- ^ "The Golden Cross". Cardiffpubs.co.uk. Retrieved 6 May 2015.
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