When the Kings Head closed it was feared that the residents of Norton would lose their pub forever. An application for a small housing development on the pub car park caused concern that the viability of the Kings Head as a destination food pub would make it unviable as a business. However, probably against expectations and after extensive renovations, it re-opened in August 2017 as the New Dawn Inn.
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Map Reference: SO 857241
Licensing Details:
Type of licence in 1891: Alehouse
Owner in 1891: Charles Betteridge Walker (free from brewery tie)
Rateable Value in 1903: £34.10s.0d.
Type of licence in 1903: Alehouse
Owner in 1903: George N. Walker (free from brewery tie)
Closing time in 1903: 10pm
Landlords at the Kings Head include:
1856 G. Simmons
1885 Alfred Simmons
1891,1903 Alfred Thomas Simmons
1919 Mrs Mary Elizabeth James
1927,1939 Ralph James
1966-1968 Russell (‘Blondie’) and Doreen Head (moved to the Fox and Elms, Tuffley)
1970’s Dave Hill
1998,2005 Michael Dee
