Micro-pub, 4 Silver Street, Dursley
Stroud District Council. Planning – S.23/0008/FUL: Mr Farmer. Change of use of ground floor from Class E to Sul Generis (Micro Pub). Replacement of flat roof terrace providing access to 1st and 2nd floor residential units. Representations in respect of the application to be made no later than 9th February 2023.
Bear and Rugged Staff, Bristol
Capp’s Lodge / Farmer’s Inn / Bird in Hand, Widford, Fulbrook, Oxfordshire (was Gloucestershire)
Hi Geoff I am researching the notorious trio of highwaymen from Fulbrook, Oxon known as Tom, Dick and Harry Dunsdon. In a newspaper article from the Oxford Journal dated 5 June 1784 it states that the gang went to Capp’s Lodge, a public house on the edge of Wychwood Forest. From the article I also […]
Carlton Bar, Bath Road, Cheltenham
Talbot / The Dog / White Lion, The Strand, High Street, Cheltenham
The Crown, Lea (A40), Herefordshire
Forest of Dean & Ross on Wye Pubs. A critical guide by Jon Hurley: Interestingly split level pub buzzing at night time with its two bars doing great business. When we called there was a house auction in full flow. With folk nodding, twitching and scratching their bids, the des.res. went for a lot of […]
Vernon Ale & Porter Stores, Vernon Place, Bath Road, Cheltenham
With special thanks to pub historian Martin Edwards.
Cricketers Arms, Sandford Terrace, Keynsham Road, Cheltenham
Courtesy of Martin Edwards.
Bar Nine / Ale House, 9 St John Street, Stroud GL5 2HA
Stroud News & Journal, 16th February 2005 – New bar opening: Mark Winchcombe chose Stroud for his new bar-restaurant because he fell in love with the building. He was so taken back with the dramatic lines and glass ceiling of 9 St John Street, he not only decided to open his business there, he’s even […]
Bear Inn, Littledean
Subject: Victoria Inn LittledeanHi there – I used to live in the Old Victoria Inn, Littledean. I believe it was called the Bear Inn until 1889 or so when the infamous “Who killed the Bears” incident occurred – hence the name change when Queen Victoria was popular. Don’t know a lot more but hope this […]
