Three Magpies Inn, London Road, Meysey Hampton
The Three Magpies was on the London Road near Meysey Hampton, between Poulton and Fairford. The Cirencester Brewery already owned the Three Magpies when the brewery became a Limited Company in 1888. When the Cirencester Brewery was sold to H & G Simonds of Reading the Three Magpies is included in the particulars of sale […]
Cross House Tavern (Micropub), 108 Church Street, Tewkesbury
Details to be added. Real ales are often sourced from the Black Country, including the legendary Sarah Hughes Dark Ruby Mild from the Beacon Hotel brewpub in Sedgeley. Enville Ales and Three Tuns Brewery are also sometimes available.
Woolpack Inn, High Street, Tewkesbury
The Woolpack Inn was closed c.1865 and was demolished c.1879. At the time of its closure it was described as an ‘ancient hostelry.’ The Woolpack Inn was located just to the south of the old Riverside Hotel. Trafalgar House, a dignified Victorian house, was constructed on the site. Map Reference: SO 894331 Landlords at the […]
Ye Olde Black Bear, 68 High Street, Tewkesbury
The Black Bear or Ye Olde Black Bear is at the northern end of the town on the junction with the High Street, Bredon Road and the Mythe road to the River Avon. It is thought that the building was once a toll-house for travellers using St John’s Bridge. The Black Bear, reputedly built in […]
White Lion, 38 Barton Street, Tewkesbury
The White Lion, in Barton Street, was situated a few yards from the Kings Head, going towards the town. It is a Georgian building but the recorded history of the house goes back to at least 1774. The license of the White Lion was relinquished in 1917. The owners Arnold Perrett & Co opted for […]
White Hart, Quay Street, Tewkesbury
Although the White Hart is mentioned in the 1891 licensing book it seems that the tenant at the time (Mr A.H. Humphries) relinquished the licence soon afterwards. The building later became a sack depot belonging to Gopshill Brown & Sons ltd. It is now the Kingfisher fish and chip shop, next door to the Anchor […]
White Bear, Bredon Road, Tewkesbury
The White Bear in Bredon Road is just off the High Street to the north of the town. It is opposite the junction of Oldbury Road. B. Linnell in his book ‘Public Houses of Tewkesbury Borough’ (1972) writes: “Viewed from any angle the White Bear has the appearance of a place that has never been […]
Ye Old Wheatsheaf Inn, 132 High Street, Tewkesbury
Ye Old Wheatsheaf Inn is an architectural gem. The black and white building, with a four storey jettied front, was built c.1500. In the 15th century the Wheatsheaf Inn boasted a skittles alley and fives court (a game similar to squash). During the 19th century it was the venue for dinners staged by such organisations […]
Wheatpieces Inn, 2 Clifford Avenue, Eastern Relief Road, Tewkesbury GL20 7RW
The Wheatpieces opened on 15th December 1998, with an official opening ceremony given by the Mayor of Tewkesbury, Councillor R.C. Selby at midday Saturday 19th December. £1.1 million was spent on its construction. It was the first tied house of Morland of Abingdon to be established in Gloucestershire for almost one hundred years. (See the […]
Tudor House Hotel, High Street, Tewkesbury
The Tudor House Hotel is on the western side of the High Street to the north of the town centre. It is a wonderful half timbered building with its foundations dating from 1540. The main building is 17th century. The house was given a new front elevation in 1701 and restored again in 1897. On […]
