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Saturday

J. Atkinson & Co Roasters


I'd happily buy the scent of the roasters and spritz it about the house. The coffee smell isn't overpowering, but still remains a full-bodied, unsweet, warming aroma. It's the kind of smell you want when you're up late writing, or curled up watching a great film, or when you've just awoken from a midday nap. 


That's where the magic happens. The Uno barrel roaster has sat proudly in the window since the late 1940's. 


Continuing to whisk you back to an era gone by, the grand tea canisters are from the 1820s! And the original spice drawers have been beautifully preserved complete with their Uranium knobs. 
C tells me Uranium glass is a big collectors item in the U.S, American collectors maybe you should hop on a jet and cross the pond? Apparently it's cheaper and more abundant over here.


As if this place couldn't get any better, they also sell craft beer and ale. 


Full of (coffee) beans we bounded up to the castle and took a look around. After several tales of prisoners, hangings & the infamous Pendle Witches I decided the castle was a little too eerie for photos. I didn't want any ghostly figures appearing through the lens!

Thursday

The Priory Hall J. Atkinson & Co


As you may know I'm a big tea drinker, I drink pots of the stuff every day. C on the other hand, takes it upon himself to hunt down the best flat white out there. 

If you're unsure, a flat white is a version of the humble cappuccino, where the milk is steamed to a velvety consistency rather than a frothy aerated one.

Luckily J. Atkinson won the Best Flat White accolade and a Five Cup accreditation. To you and me that's five stars out of five. They're a bit like the Michelin stars of the hot beverage industry. 

The Hall is one of J. Atkinson's tea rooms/coffeehouses, effortlessly cool, old movies are projected and roll above as you sip your brew. I sipped on Atkinson's Lancaster Blend, deep & refreshing, it could easily rival its Yorkshire neighbours. That's Red Rose might. 


As you can see, The Hall is decorated with 1920's blueprints, vintage maps, and rustic benches. Plus, if you fancy a Lindy Hop knees up then you can try your hand at the piano adjacent to the   aromatic kitchen and the roasters next door. 

But more about next door tomorrow!