There is a reference to the Railway Hotel in 1887. The Railway Hotel was just a few yards to the north of the Wickwar Brewery. The sandstone built building is now a private house.


Lewis Wilshire / Mark Steeds collection (Courage archives)


Map Reference: ST 727873


Licensing Details:

Owner in 1891: John George Hobbs (free from brewery tie)

Rateable Value in 1891: £11.5s.0d.

Type of licence in 1891: Alehouse

Owner in 1903: Trustees of  John George Hobbs (free from brewery tie)

Rateable Value in 1903: £11.10s.0d.

Type of licence in 1903: Alehouse

Closing time in 1903: 10pm


Landlords at the Railway Inn include:

1891 John George Hobbs

1902,1927 Caroline Gothard

1939 John James Joyce

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