Bear of Rodborough Hotel, Rodborough Common GL5 5DE
The Bear of Rodborough was constructed in the 17th century as a coaching inn. In 1921 the Bear was run by a Miss Edmunds whose father owned it and was a partner in Edmunds and Humpidge, Nurserymen of George Street, Stroud. He was responsible for constructing the bowling green in the hotel gardens, which is […]
Prince Albert, The Butts, Walkley Hill, Rodborough, Stroud GL5 3SS
This page will be updated very soon. This information was on the original Gloucestershire Pubs website. The Prince Albert Inn is located at the top of Walkley Hill, not far from Rodborough Common. The four gabled stone built corner pub has altered very little since the beginning of the 20th century when it was enlarged […]
White Lion, High Street, Thornbury BS35 2AQ
The White Lion has a large lion on top of the central entrance porch. In 1999 it won the Britain in Bloom best pub display. It was acquired by Smiles Brewery and latterly Youngs of Wandsworth, London. The Citizen, Friday 29th May 1987 – Dead lizard lunch: Dead lizards are to be served up to […]
White Hart, High Street (The Plain), Thornbury BS35 2BG
By 1857 the White Hart had closed and was awaiting demolition. The present Nat West bank at 16 The Plain was built on the site. A wing of this bank has a stone dated 1706 but it is not known whether or not this is part of the original pub. Landlords include: 1830,1849 Charles Jones […]
Wheatsheaf Inn, Chapel Street, Thornbury BS35 2BJ
Licensing Details: Owner in 1891: G. Playne & Son, Forwood Brewery, Minchinhampton Rateable value in 1891: £20.0s.0d. Type of licence in 1891: Beerhouse Owner in 1903: Stroud Brewery Rateable value in 1903: £20.0s.0d. Type of licence in 1903: Beerhouse Closing time in 1903: 11pm Landlords at the Wheatsheaf Inn include: 1881 George Poole 1891 John […]
Swan Hotel, 17 High Street, Thornbury BS35 2AE
There is a mention of a Swan as early as 1642 but this must have been an earlier establishment as the present building is of a later date, constructed in the 1700’s or later. In the 1885 Kellys directory it was listed as the Swan family and commercial hotel and Posting House. Licensing Details: Owner […]
Star Inn (Cider House), Thornbury
The licensing record of 1891 states that the tenant declined to make return (to the licensing authority). It probably closed soon afterwards. Licensing Details: Owner in 1891: John Rymer Rateable value in 1891: £37.0s.0d. (included a house and 17 acres of land) Type of licence in 1891: Cider & Perry Landlords: 1891 Mary Roberts
Seven Stars, Rock Street, Thornbury BS35 2BL
The Seven Stars must have closed by 1891. It later became a lodging house and was eventually demolished. The Police Station was built on the site if the Seven Stars. Landlady: 1881 Elizabeth Craddock
Royal George, The Plain, Thornbury
Licensing Details: Owner in 1891: William Cullimore (free from brewery tie) Rateable value in 1891: £28.0s.0d. Type of licence in 1891: Beerhouse Owner in 1903: William Cullimore (free from brewery tie) Rateable value in 1903: £28.0s.0d. Type of licence in 1903: Beerhouse Closing time in 1903: 11pm Landlords at the Royal George include: 1881 George […]
Queens Head, 65 High Street, Thornbury
In use as offices Licensing Details: Owner in 1891: R.W. Miller & Co., Bristol Rateable value in 1891: £14.10s.0d. Type of licence in 1891: Beerhouse Owner in 1903: R.W. Miller & Co., Bristol Rateable value in 1903: £16.0s.0d. Type of licence in 1903: Beer, Cider & Perry (six day licence, presumably closed on Sundays) Closing […]
