Shepherds Patch Inn, Slimbridge GL2 7BP
The Shepherds Patch Inn was what is now Patch Farm on the south side of the lane running parallel with the canal. In 1835 the Shepherds Patch Inn was owned by Joseph Watts of the Stroud Brewery. It was sold on 17th July 1857 to Henry King. In 1871 Henry King built the Patch Bridge […]
Patch Bridge Hotel, Shepherds Patch, Slimbridge GL2 7BP
The Patch Bridge Hotel was constructed in 1871 on the ‘north side of the lane’ and the license was transferred from the original Shepherds Patch Inn. Henry King was the owner in 1871 (he died on 15th March 1895). In 1903 the Patch Bridge Hotel was leased to the ‘Dursley Brewery Company’ – presumably Elvy’s. […]
Pub with no name, George Tudor. Slimbridge GL2 7BL ?
No name, (Yew Tree Cottage, Churchend GL2 7BL) The licensed premises could have once been at Yew Tree Cottage, Churchend, in the middle of Slimbridge village. There are notes in the 1891 licensing book that state that the owner of the beer house married the tenant’s daughter. I received an e-mail from Kathleen Wye in […]
Williams’ off-licence (with no name), Fretherne, Saul
The beerhouse was licensed to sell beer off the premises only. Licensing Details: Rateable Value in 1891: £9.10s.0d. Type of licence in 1891: Beerhouse (off sales only) Owner in 1891: Richard Williams of Stonehouse (leased Smith & Sons, Brimscombe Brewery) Rateable Value in 1903: £9.10s.0d. Type of licence in 1903: Beerhouse (off sales only) Owner […]
Drum & Monkey /Junction Inn, Saul GL2 7JZ
The Junction Inn was on the banks of the Framilode canal near the junction with the Gloucester – Sharpness canal and the Stroudwater navigation. It was previously called the Drum and Monkey. The Junction Inn closed in 1968. It is now a private residence called Junction House. Map Reference: SO 754095 Licensing Details: Rateable Value […]
Crown Inn, Fretherne, Saul
There was a public house called the Crown, which was on the corner of Fretherne churchyard. The Crown was apparently de-licensed by 1846. No other details at present.
Upper Parting Inn, Sandhurst
The Upper Parting is mentioned in the 1856 directory. The River Severn divides into two channels to the north-west of Gloucester. It is believed that the Upper Parting Inn was located where the two channels diverge. The site was occupied by Cleansing Services Group (CSG) whose plant spectacularly exploded in October 2000 sending a lethal […]
White Horse Inn, Base Lane, Sandhurst Village GL2 9NU
The White Horse in Base Lane closed in October 1985 and was later demolished. There is a new house called Inn House which has been built on the site of the White Horse. To confuse matters, a Chinese Restaurant took on the name of the White Horse at the old Globe Inn. When Frank Price […]
Globe Inn, Sandhurst Road, Sandhurst, Gloucester GL2 9NG
The Globe Inn was located on the banks of the River Severn, one mile south of the village of Sandhurst. The Globe was within easy walking distance of the City of Gloucester. Intriguingly in 1901 the Globe Inn was owned by the Mayor Alderman and the Citizens of the City of Gloucester. The ‘Gloucester Citizen’ […]
Lord Nelson & Mount Pleasant Inns, Rudford GL2 8DU
Rudford is a hamlet situated on the road from Gloucester to Newent. Approximate map reference SO 777214. It is about four miles to the north-east of Gloucester city centre. Postal codes GL2 8DU and GL2 8DS. It is possible that the Lord Nelson and the Mount Pleasant were simple beerhouses on or near the Gloucester […]
