New Inn, Gloucester Street, Painswick
The Victoria County History of Gloucestershire states that ‘Falkland House on the west side of Gloucester Street, opposite the chapel, was formerly the New Inn and incorporates a 17th century cottage and 18th century assembly room.’ The inn had closed by 1879 and the house was used as a convalescent and training home for a […]
Mans Delight, Painswick
Referred to in 1856. No other details at present. Landlady: 1856 Mrs M. Bick
Light Horse, Painswick
The Light Horse is referred to in a 1781 Register for recognisances. I have no other records and the location of the premises is not known. Landlord: 1781 James Bishop Gloucester Journal: August 1786: The people of Painswick have presented a petition to the Justices of this county, setting forth the pernicious tendency of the […]
Lamb Inn, Bisley Street ?, Painswick
The Lamb Inn is referred to in a 1781 Register for recognisances. There are also references to the Lamb in 1763 and 1781 and it probably occupied the site of a medieval inn in Bisley Street. There is a story that there were once some rowdy navvies lodging at the Lamb who were causing distress […]
Green Dragon, Painswick
The Green Dragon is referred to in a 1781 Register for recognisances. I have no other records and the location of the premises is not known. Gloucester Journal: August 1786: The people of Painswick have presented a petition to the Justices of this county, setting forth the pernicious tendency of the great number of public […]
Golden Heart, Tibbiwell, Painswick GL6 6XX
Although the Golden Heart is now a private house it has retained its impressive cast iron inn sign which features a large golden heart. Map reference: SO 868096 Licensing Details: Owner in 1891: Stroud Brewery Rateable value in 1891: £9.10s.0d. Type of licence in 1891: Alehouse Owner in 1903: Stroud Brewery Rateable value in 1903: […]
George Inn, Painswick
Recorded from 1682 until 1781. No other details and location not known at present. Gloucester Journal: August 1786: The people of Painswick have presented a petition to the Justices of this county, setting forth the pernicious tendency of the great number of public houses, and requesting a suppression of a considerable number of these seminaries […]
Fleece Inn, Bisley Street, Painswick GL6 6QQ
The Fleece Inn closed in 1906. It is now in private occupancy. Licensing Details: Map Reference: SO 867097 Owner in 1891: Stroud Brewery Rateable value in 1891: £11.5s.0d. Type of licence in 1891: Alehouse Owner in 1903: Stroud Brewery Rateable value in 1903: £11.5s.0d. Type of licence in 1903: Alehouse Landlords at the Fleece Inn […]
Falcon Hotel, New Street, Painswick GL6 6UN
The Falcon Hotel has a fascinating history. Built in 1554 it served as a courthouse, as well as a licensed house from the 17th century, and the court of the Baron was held at the Inn for 200 years. It was on many occasions the scene of cockfights and the first ever Masonic ceremony in […]
Crown Inn, Painswick
The Crown is referred to in an 1871 Register for recognisances. Landlady: 1781 Sarah Whitchard Gloucester Journal: August 1786: The people of Painswick have presented a petition to the Justices of this county, setting forth the pernicious tendency of the great number of public houses, and requesting a suppression of a considerable number of these […]
