The annual rateable value of the Bell Inn in 1891 was a staggering £104.10s.0d., but this included 50 acres of land. In contrast the annual rateable value in 1903 was only £15.0s.0d.excluding the land. Originally called the Swan Inn (1728) it was renamed the Bell Inn in 1751.
The Bell Inn was purchased by the Stroud Brewery Company in 1909 for £2,525. It was subsequently sold to Charles Hy. Barber and renamed the Chestnuts and following his death the licence was relinquished.
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A noteable visitor to the Bell Inn was Charles Dickens who dined at the pub in 1837 whilst on his way to Tewkesbury.
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The property is now called Pickwick Farm.
Licensing details:
Owner in 1891: L. Grist (free from brewery tie)
Rateable value in 1891: £104.10s.0d (included 50 acres of land)
Type of licence in 1891: Alehouse
Owner in 1903: Mr S. Grist (free from brewery tie)
Rateable value in 1903: £15.0s.0d.
Type of licence in 1903: Alehouse
Closing time in 1903: 11pm
Landlords at the Bell Inn include:
1891 John Charles Hooper
1903,1906 Bertrand Charles Hooper