The Star Inn dates back to at least 1572. A son of a landlord in the 1700’s moved to Canada and formed the White Star Shipping Line named after the pub. The White Star Line has associations with R.M.S. Titanic.

Wotton cinema is on the left, across the road from the Star, in this photo. Looking at the poster outside the cinema this photo would be dated around 1939 (Humphrey Bogart was in the film).

Gloucester Journal: 10th June 1944 – George C. G. Dodd, licensee of the Star Inn, Wotton under Edge, pleaded not guilty at Wotton under Edge Police Court on Monday to selling cider to a person under the age of 18 years. He was defended by Mr L.M. Harris.  Dodd told the bench the inn was crowded, and he served drinks through a hatch. People clamoured to get served before closing time and hands were stretched from behind. He did not see the boy to whom he was alleged to have served drink. The Bench dismissed the case.


Wotton-Under-Edge - Star darts team - 1970's
Star darts team – 1970’s. Can you name any? Let Geoff know please.
Star Inn Beer Festival - July 2007
Star Inn Beer Festival – July 2007
Star Inn Beer Festival with Fred Reins (and his prize chrysanthemums) and landlady Lita - July 2007
Star Inn Beer Festival with Fred Reins (and his prize chrysanthemums) and landlady Lita – July 2007
Star annual beer festival September 2015 – Landlady Lita is centre, Malcolm Campbell on the right (local CAMRA member)

Owner in 1891: Feoffees of market lands, W. u. E. (Leased by the Stroud Brewery)

Rateable Value in 1891: £10.0s.0d.

Type of licence in 1891: Alehouse

Owner in 1903: Messrs. N & W. Cook, Tetbury Brewery

Rateable Value in 1903: £13.10s.0d.

Type of licence in 1903: Alehouse

Closing time in 1903: 11pm

Brewery heritage: West Country Ales ceramic plaque in situ


Landlords at the Star include:

1572 John Seaburne of the Stayer (possibly a pub at Wortley)

1755 Francis Cambridge

1820,1830 Robert Blizard

1842 George Hobbs Minett

1863,1867 William Allen

1875 Mrs Allen

1879,1889,1891 Henry Gabb

1899 A. Green

1902 A.E. Green

1903 Thomas White

1906 Frank Sandy

1910 Charles Ford

1919,1939 Francis Charles Ford

1944 George C. G. Dodd

1998 – Present day (March 2022) Mark and Lita Ralston (managers)

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