The 17th century Bell Hotel was a tied house of the local brewer – James Mason Perrett – at the Hartley Arms. The pub is often listed as being at Chipping Sodbury.

Courtesy Andrew Smith / Derek Hore (Courage archives)


Licensing Details:

Owner in 1891: John Hatherell – Tied to James Mason Perrett

Rateable value in 1891: £14.10s.0d.

Type of licence in 1891: Alehouse

Owner in 1903: Tied to James Mason Perrett

Rateable value in 1903: £14.10s.0d.

Type of licence in 1903: Alehouse

Closing time in 1903: 10pm


Landlords at the Bell Hotel include:

1856 J. Dowding

1885 John Thompson

1891 Richard Longstreeth

1902,1903 Thomas Benjamin

1919 John Benjamin Mundy

1927 Thomas Hy. Hepple

1999 Janine Bond

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