George Inn, High Street, Stroud
The George, recorded from 1654, was an important coaching inn on the south side of the High Street, roughly opposite the Shambles. It was the terminus of the London horse drawn coaches. In the 18th century it was used for such dignified events as concerts, balls and assemblies. The George was also the meeting place […]
Jolly Tar, Lower Westgate Street, Gloucester
A reference in the Gloucester Journal dated 28th August 1869 refers to the Jolly Tar. However, the premises might have been called the Jack Tar.
Jet & Whittle, Shakespeare Avenue, Podsmead, Gloucester
In 1953 the Stroud Brewery Company were keen to build a new pub for the residents of Podsmead, a rapidly growing housing estate to the south of Gloucester. At the time, however, there were stringent building regulations and it was not possible to construct a traditional brick building. A compromise was made in the erection […]
Ivy Green, Barbican Alley, Gloucester
In the 1861 census the Ivy Green is listed as being in Barbican Road, North Hamlet, Gloucester. A reference in 1859 refers to the Ivy Green in Barbican Alley. The present day Barbican Road and Barbican Way is located near to Gloucester Prison, which is to the west of the city centre. Landlords: 1861 Elizabeth […]
International, Commercial Road, Gloucester
Referred to in the Gloucester Journal on 21st September 1872, 16th August 1873 and 23rd October 1875. The International was probably on the same site as the Three Horses or Criterion Inn. Gloucester Journal, Saturday 20th July 1872 – Sunday evening drinking: Mr J.M. Rowe of the International Inn, Commercial Road, was charged under two […]
Imperial Inn, 59 Northgate Street, Gloucester
The Imperial Inn is a small fronted pub in Northgate Street. The front facade of the Imperial is an architectural Victorian gem with glazed green tiles and etched bar windows. Mitchell & Butlers of Cape Hill, Birmingham built the facade of the Imperial with every attention to detail. There are two windows and a doorway […]
Goldsmid Arms, Siddington Road, Cirencester
In Victorian times the pub was also known as the Three Tuns and Bluebell Inn. Sir Francis Goldsmid resided in Rendcombe Park and his son, Sir Julian Goldsmid, was the prospective parliamentary candidate for Cirencester in 1865. The Goldsmids Arms is marked on Beecham’s town map of 1885, in a building that became a garage […]
Golden Farm Inn, Upper Churnside, Cirencester
The pub was originally a farmhouse. It was bought by Simonds Brewery of Reading in 1952 from the Chester-Master estate and converted to a public house to serve the new Beeches, Kingsmill and New Mills housing estates. The pub takes its name from the old farm, which dates back to the seventeenth century with some […]
Golden Cross, Blackjack Street, Cirencester
18th century inn which still retains its affiliation to the Arkells Kingsdown Brewery. It has been serving Arkell’s beer since 1864! – 158 years in 2022! This page will be updated. Licensing Details: Owner in 1891: Arkell & Son, Kingsdown Brewery, Swindon Rateable Value in 1891: £24.0s.0d Type of license in 1891: Beerhouse Owner in […]
Foresters Arms, 10 Queen Street, Cirencester
The address is given as 30 Queen Street in older town directories. The Foresters Arms in Queen Street, Cirencester, closed in the summer of 2003. It had been a true locals’ pub with successful darts and skittles teams spanning generations of loyal customers. The pub once even boasted the largest Billiard Room in the town. […]
