Crown Inn, Tolldown, Dyrham Park SN14 8HZ
Marked on the old One Inch to the Mile Ordnance Survey Map ‘Bristol and Stroud’ (Sheet 156) as the Toll Down Inn on the junction of the A46 Nailsworth – Bath road and the B4465 to Pucklechurch. (About twelve miles north of Bath). The Crown Inn is still trading and is a Wadworth house. Map reference: […]
Swan Inn, Tockington, BS32 4NJ
Map reference: ST 608865 (Tockington) Licensing Details: Owner in 1891: Henry Parker (free from brewery tie) Rateable value in 1891: £24.0s.0d. Type of licence in 1891: Alehouse Owner in 1903: Georges & Co., Bristol Brewery Rateable value in 1903: £40.0s.0d. Type of licence in 1903: Alehouse Closing time in 1903: 10pm Landlords at the Swan […]
New Inn / Windbound Inn, Shepperdine BS35 1RW
The New Inn has been known as the Windbound Inn since at least 1960. The Windbound is in an isolated position on the banks of the Severn Estuary just to the north of Oldbury Power Station. Last Guide to Avon’s Ale published by CAMRA in 1996 described it as a ‘large 16th century rural pub, […]
Plough Inn, Pilning Street, Redwick
‘Large two bar pub in pleasant country setting. Mixture of old and new décor. Friendly atmosphere. Pool table and separate restaurant’ (Last Guide to Avon’s Ale. CAMRA 1996).
Kings Arms, Redwick Road, Pilning BS35 4LU
‘Three bars, pool-table and a skittle alley. Exterior has a splendid hanging basket display (seasons permitting). A popular and friendly pub.’ (Last Guide to Avon’s Ale. CAMRA 1996) Map reference: ST 553855 Licensing Details: Owner in 1891: Georges & Co., Bristol Brewery Rateable value in 1891: £19.5s.0d. Type of licence in 1891: Alehouse Owner in […]
Star Inn, Wotton Road, Rangeworthy
There is an old photograph showing a steam sentinal Georges Bristol Brewery dray delivering to the Star Inn. The pub closed c.1935. It is now a private house called the Old Star. Map reference: ST 692855 Licensing Details: Owner in 1891: William Wall (leased John Arnold & Sons, High Street, Wickwar) Rateable value in 1891: […]
Rose & Crown, Wotton Road, Rangeworthy BS37 7NB
The original pub was set further back. The licence was transferred to the present Rose & Crown when the building was completed in 1890 The information of John Millet of Iron Acton, no occupation given, in case concerning theft of clothes from a washing line, heard by Justice Thomas Liston on 12 December 1761 […]
Rock Tavern, Patch Elm Lane, Rangeworthy BS37 7LU
I cannot find a reference to the Rock Inn in 1903. It closed in 1953. Map reference: ST 683854 Licensing Details: Owner in 1891: George Roach (free from brewery tie) Rateable value in 1891: £12.0s.0d. Type of licence in 1891: Beer, Cider & Perry Landlords at the Rock Tavern include: 1850 Isaac Roach 1871,1891 George Roach […]
White Hart Hotel, Pucklechurch
The White Hart was in the centre of the village near the church and opposite the Fleur de Lys. The White Hart is now a private house. Licensing Details: Owner in 1891: Elizabeth Hallett (free from brewery tie) Rateable value in 1891: £30.10s.0d. Type of licence in 1891: Alehouse Owner in 1903: Jane Allen (leased […]
Star Inn, 37 Castle Road, Pucklechurch BS16 9RF
The Saxon King Edmund was reputedly murdered in Pucklechurch. According to the ‘History of Kingswood Forest’, by Braine, published in 1891: “a spot is still pointed out by the villagers as the ancient palace of King Edmund. It is situated behind a public house called the Star.” Licensing Details: Owner in 1891: Robert Holbin Gould (free […]
