In this area, Lancashire (aka Gods Country) it is common to give pubs nicknames eg

The Golden Lion becomes the Brass Cat

The Black Swan becomes The Dirty Duck

Stanley Arms became Sally Up-Steps (the brewery eventually renamed it to its nickname)

The Horseshoe is known as 'The Last Chance Saloon ( If you haven't pulled yet)



Some less PC ones are The Eagle and Child whose sign is an Eagle and Child (surprised eh?) becameThe Bird and B**st**d.

And finally The angel Gabriel whose sign is an angel in a long white robe blowing a trumpet Is known as The C**t and Trumpet