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Greyhound Inn, 9 West End, Minchinhampton GL6 9JA

Soon after acquiring the business of George Playne’s Forwood Brewery in 1897 the Stroud Brewery Company relinquished the license of the Greyhound Inn in August 1899. It was turned into a dwelling by  Mr. J. Simmonds. The Swan was next door at No 11 West End. Gloucester Journal, 13th April 1787 – To be Let, […]

Grand Turk, West End, Minchinhampton

The Grand Turk was situated at the south end of the ‘’island’, probably around the location of Sophie’s café / charity shop area near the Cross. I have no other references to this pub, and it does not appear in the 1891 or 1903 Gloucestershire licensing books.

Globe Inn, West End, Minchinhampton GL6 9JA

The Globe Inn was on the corner of Cuckoo Row and Windmill Road. I have no other references to this pub, and it does not appear in the 1891 or 1903 Gloucestershire licensing books. The property is now No 1. Cotswold House. Map Reference: SO 869007

George Inn, 18 High Street, Minchinhampton GL6 9BN

In 1689 Nathaniel Young is recorded at the ‘Market Corner known by the sign of the George’. Mentioned in Robson’s Directory of 1842 Map Reference: SO 873007 Landlords: 1689 Nathaniel Young 1842 George Stockham

Crown Hotel, High Street, Minchinhampton GL6 9BN

Advertisement in the Stroud Free Press of January 13th 1854: Crown Hotel, Minchinhampton. One mile from the Brimscombe Station. Private Apartments for families with a direct access through the park to Minchinhampton Common, whence commanding views are obtained of the Vale of Berkeley, and the River Severn extending to the Forest of Dean, the Welsh […]

Chequers Inn, Workhouse Lane, Minchinhampton

The Chequers Inn was located in an isolated position somewhere between Forwood and Chapel Lane, Bubblewell. The Chequers Inn does not appear in the 1891 or 1903 Gloucestershire licensing books. Map Reference: SO 871003 (approx)