Bell Inn, 37 Gretton Road, Winchcombe
My fondest memories of the Bell Inn are from the mid to late 1970’s when Walter Morley was the landlord. I was in my late teens at the time and I had already got a taste for Donnington Ales. The Bell Inn was the nearest Donnington pub from my home in Bishop’s Cleeve, about eight […]
New Inn, Chedworth Road, Withington
The New Inn was on the junction with Chedworth Road and Dark Lane. The New Inn does not feature in the 1903 petty sessional divisional records. In the book ‘Withington – a Cotswold village history’(Woman’s Institute,2001) there is the following reminiscences of a Mr G. Keen who remembers how a ‘railway engine, pulled by twenty […]
Mill Inn, Withington
The Mill Inn is an unspoilt pub, full of character, with a warren of small rooms. I have in my collection a wonderful description of the Mill Inn but, unfortunately, I have not made notes on where the information was sourced: ‘Among the smaller inns of the county there are few, indeed, that can rival […]
Kings Head, Withington
In 1891 the owner, John Dunn Cook, resided at Rapsgate Farm, Colesbourne. The Cirencester Brewery Company purchased the Kings Head on 25th November 1926. In the book ‘Withington – a Cotswold village history’ compiled by the Women’s Institute (2001) the pub is described thus: ‘Mrs Coralie Taylor, the present owner, was born in the Kings […]
George Inn, Withington
The George became a private residence in 1869. It is now called Corner House and is situated opposite the village school and near the church.
Compasses Inn, Woodbridge Lane, Withington
The Compasses Inn, situated up a narrow side lane, closed in 1924 and later became the village Post Office. The building is now residential and is called the ‘Old Post Office’. Licensing Details: Owner in 1891: Tayler & Co, Cotswold Brewery, Northleach Rateable value in 1891: £8.0s.0d. Type of licence in 1891: Owner in 1903: […]
Crown & Sceptre, Horns Road, Stroud
Situated at the far end of Horns Road near Stroud Cemetery. There is a stone plaque above the corner of the pub which reads ‘Hillgrove House.’ The Stroud Brewery Courier, June 1949: ‘Congratulations are extended to five old gentleman who, between them, have been customers of the Crown & Sceptre Inn, Horns Road, Stroud for […]
Fountain Inn, 53 Westgate Street, Gloucester
The Fountain is located at 53 Westgate Street on the corner of Berkeley Street. It is entered from Westgate Street through an archway. It has been known as the Fountain Inn since the 17th century. The name probably comes from the Trinity Well, a public water supply, which was nearby in Westgate Street. There was […]
White Lion, Market Place, Dursley
An old advertisement of 1856 reads: ‘Wines, Spirits, Ales. &c. For good accommodation combined with the best Articles and moderate charges, go to Henry French’s White Lion Inn (opposite the N.P. bank), Market Place, Dursley’. Landlord: 1648 George Grace (White Lyon) 1856 Henry French
White Hart, Long Street, Dursley
Believed to have been trading in the early 19th century. No other information.
