Peveril of the Peak, Manchester

To Manchester, where the fate of one of the city centre's best pubs, the Peveril of the Peak on Great Bridgewater Street, hangs in the balance.

The mighty Peveril shut its doors some time last year and is currently up for sale (despite the confusing 'sold' sign seen in this picture).

According to the MEN, the pub is currently going for a very reasonable £212,500. We trust and hope that, "current climate" notwithstanding, some far-sighted entrepreneur will leap at the opportunity to restore this august institution to its former glory.