The Definitive Guide to the History of
Pubs and Beerhouses in Coventry

Drinking in an Old English Town

Fire Engine, 270 Bedworth Road, Longford

Alternative Addresses:	270 Longford Road
These premises have been known by different names during their history:	FROM	TO	NAME
	1772	1807	FIRE ENGINE
	1807	1886	ENGINE INN
	1886	1985	OLD ENGINE INN
	1985	c2008	CANAL BOAT
	c2008	present	LONGFORD ENGINE
This seems to have been a reference to a local steam engine, perhaps for pit winding or water raising. In 1772 this pub was used for an auction. In 1807 licensee John Parrish died, and in his will the pub is referred to as the ENGINE INN. (This information comes with thanks to Richard Jones, 6x great-grandson of John.) It is not yet certain how long before 1807 the pub's name changed from the Fire Engine.
LICENSEES: to 1807 John Parrish