White Horse, Horsebere Bridge, Cirencester Road, Witcombe, Gloucester GL3 4SU
The booklet ‘History of the Parish of Great Witcombe’ compiled by M.M. Cox and E.M. Clifford gives the following description: ‘The picturesque timber, wattle and plaster house with a stone roof, situated beside the Horsebere Brook, is today known as Cooper’s Farm. Its previous name was Horsebere Bridge Farm and before it was let as […]
Twelve Bells, Witcombe, Gloucester GL3 4SS
The Twelve Bells has origins that go back to the 16th century. There is reference in 1846 to a beer house called ‘The Bell’ at Crickley. I am assuming that this is an early reference to the Twelve Bells. There is also a mention of ‘The Three Bells’ in Witcombe. By 1891 the number of […]
Brewhouse & Kitchen, Unit R1, Gloucester Quays
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Lord High Constable of England, Llanthony Road, Gloucester Docks GL1 2EH
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Talbot Inn, Little Witcombe, Gloucester
The Talbot is mentioned in 1856, but I have no other details at present. Landlady: 1856 Mrs Tanner
Whitminster Hotel, Bristol Road, Whitminster, Gloucester GL2 7NY
The Whitminster Inn was constructed as a Coaching inn on the main route from Gloucester to Bristol at the start of the 17th century. A large marquee in the garden can cater for 250 guests. In March 2008 a planning application to build another 30 bedrooms at the Whitminster Inn was approved by Stroud District […]
Old Forge Inn, Bristol Road, Whitminster GL2 7NY
The wooden framed Old Forge Inn is a listed building dating from 1608. It was originally called the Swan. The village forge was converted into a restaurant and it later gained a full licence. This page will be updated with additional information. https://www.oldforgewhitminster.com/ Map reference: SO 777080 Owner in 2005: Punch Taverns Landlords at the […]
Fromebridge Mill, Fromebridge Lane, Whitminster GL2 7PD
The mill at Fromebridge was mentioned in the Doomsday book. The fast flowing River Frome powered the old mill where corn was ground for centuries. The mill was also involved in the production of woollen cloth. In its latter days it was used in the production of animal feed. It became redundant in 1990. Work […]
Wheatenhurst off-licence (no name), nr Whitminster, Gloucester
Wheatenhurst is a hamlet between Whitminster and Frampton on Severn. It is probable that the off- licenced beerhouse in question supplied Godsell’s beer to bargees on the nearby Stroudwater canal. Licensing Details: Map Reference: SO 762090 (approx) Rateable Value in 1891: £26.10s.0d Type of licence in 1891: Beerhouse (off sales only) Owner in 1891: Mrs […]
Red Lion, Wainlode Hill, Norton GL2 9LW
The Red Lion is a classic pub on the banks of the River Severn. The red brick pub was originally built to cater for people travelling with horse-drawn barges up the river in the 19th century. The location of the Red Lion, next to Wainlode Cliff and the small inland ‘beach’ on the River Severn […]
