The Kings Head, on the junction of Well Hill and New Road, was the nearest pub to the Forwood Brewery. A huge pike caught in Woodchester Park lake was prominently displayed in a glass case over the mantlepiece. The Kings Head closed down in the 1960’s. The property is now residential and called the Point.
Map Reference: ST 868998
Licensing Details:
Owner in 1891: George Playne, Forwood Brewery, Minchinhampton
Rateable value in 1891: £6.10s.0d.
Type of licence in 1891: Alehouse
Owner in 1903: Stroud Brewery
Rateable value in 1903: £6.10s.0d.
Type of licence in 1903: Alehouse
Closing time in 1903: 10pm
Landlords at the Kings Head include:
1885 W. Harris
1891,1903 Frederick Workman
1906 Mrs F. Workman
1919 Mrs Hannah Workman
1927 Hy. Geo. Workman
1939 Walter Thomas Dyer
Kings Head, Parsons Court
There was once a passageway from the High Street to Parsons Court called the Hole in the Wall. This was by the pharmacy and has now been filled in. Access to Parsons Court is now gained via the car park. The Kings Head was at 2, The Old Bakery. I have no other information relating to this Kings Head.
