Stockport in Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

Heaton Mersey, Griffin Hotel

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, May 10, 2026

1. Heaton Mersey, Griffin Hotel Marker

Inscription. The Griffin Hotel, situated on Didsbury Road is a large traditional pub known for its sports following. Over the years, the pub has become renowned for its football following and the atmosphere created on match days has been described as 'the next best thing to stadium ambiance'.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.

Location. 53° 25.527′ N, 2° 10.732′ W. Marker is in Stockport, England, in Greater Manchester. It can be reached from Heaton Moor Road. At the Heaton Chapel train station, in the stairwell between the ticket office and the platform. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Heaton Moor Road, Stockport, England SK4 4RL, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North West England.

Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

in Europe,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers

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are within walking distance of this marker: Heaton Moor, Reform Club (here, next to this marker); Heaton Moor, Savoy Cinema (a few steps from this marker); Heaton Chapel, Bank Chambers (a few steps from this marker); Heaton Norris, Pendlebury Hall (a few steps from this marker); Heaton Moor, Council Offices (a few steps from this marker); Heaton Chapel, St Thomas' Church (a few steps from this marker); Heaton Norris, Viaduct (within shouting distance of this marker); Heaton Chapel, George & Dragon (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Stockport.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 5, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 2, 2026, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 4 times since then. Photo 1. submitted on October 2, 2026, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.