The White Bull Hotel in Blackburn was a prominent historic coaching inn on Church Street dating back to 1739. Rebuilt as a grand Victorian building in 1852, it later operated under Thwaites Brewery, transitioned into late-night bars like Jam and Essential, and has more recent plans for residential apartment conversion.

Early Origins and 19th Century.
1739: A hostelry or building is first mapped on the prominent Church Street site.
1852: The original structure was completely replaced by a large Victorian hotel providing major coaching and accommodation facilities.

Modern Changes and Closure.
Late 1950s: The building received a lavish interior and exterior makeover.

21st Century: The former Daniel Thwaites premises shifted away from a traditional hotel use, operating as the "Jam" bar and later "Essential", before facing conversion proposals into modern residential flats.