This is a short history of the pub. Most of the information was researched by Alex Cowan, Society Archivist for The Runcorn & District Historical Society and published in the Runcorn Weekly News. So thanks very much to both!

1850

Plot of land bought from William Waring Percy by William Naylor with a condition of sale not to build a brewery, chemical works or any similar business which could be considered a nuisance to the neighbourhood. Mr Naylor built a house on the plot.

1858

House sold to Hugh Warton.

1860

House sold to Charles Woodward

1875

Bought by the innkeeper William Furnivall with four houses, one of which was used as a beerhouse.

1878

Sold to the Bedford Brewery and Malting Company. The name Union Vaults first appeared in a mortgage this year.

1894

Plans by Bedford Brewery for the abatement of nuisances were approved.

1902

Bedford Brewery and Malting Company renamed to George Shaw and Company.

1923

Greenall Whitley and Company bought out George Shaw and Company and therefore acquired the Union Vaults.

1936

Greenall's received approval for alterations and additions, including the rebuilding of water closets and coal shed.

1961

Issued with a wine and spirit license.

1996

Renamed to The Union Tavern.