The New Inn was rebuilt after a fire during the Second World War in which it burnt down. A niece of the landlord at that time died in the fire. The New Inn is about fifty yards from the village church in the middle of Westerleigh village.
Licensing Details:
Owner in 1891: Lords of Manor of Westerleigh (free from brewery tie)
Rateable value in 1891: £14.10s.0d.
Type of licence in 1891: Alehouse
Owner in 1903: Lords of Manor of Westerleigh (free from brewery tie)
Rateable value in 1903: £14.10s.0d.
Type of licence in 1903: Alehouse
Closing time in 1903: 10pm
Landlords at the New Inn include:
1856 W. Lawrence
1881,1885 Mrs Susanah Limbrick (widow, aged 55 in 1881)
1891,1906 William Jeal
1919,1927 James England
1939 Hy. Ayres
1998 Peter Gyoury
From 1939 he following were landlords at the New Inn. Unfortunately, I have no confirmed dates: Fred Iles, Les Waldron, Bill Drake, Fred Smith, and Leon Andrews.
