- Brief History.
During the development of the Grand Union Canal in the late 1700’s, workers frequented the New Inn to warm up in front of open fires and replenish themselves with real ale and wholesome food. Although unconfirmed, it is thought the New Inn was open as a public house around this time.
After the construction of the grand union canal hundreds of boat traders would have passed here. Many of these traders would have travelled from Northampton, and had seven locks to contend with to elevate 63ft , ending at the top lock next to the New Inn.
Many traders would have loved reaching the final lock, mooring up after a hard day’s travel and relaxing with hearty food & ale offered at the New Inn. Amazingly the Long Buckby wharf locks had several pubs along its way, a list can be found here:
https://pubhistory.co.uk/Northamptonshire/LongBuckby/index.shtml
The New inn is only the only trading pub left.
Long Buckby’s railway station later opened in 1881 making this Public House accessible to multiple forms of transport.
