The original Swan Inn stood on the south side of the High Street, opposite the Shambles. Together with the nearby George Inn, the Swan was one of Stroud’s prestigious early coaching inns.
The Swan Inn had closed by the early 19th century and, by 1822, the Swan Hotel had opened nearby on the east side of Union Street. It was built on part of the site of the old George Inn.
Its most distinctive feature was the gallows sign which spanned the street.
In recent years the Swan has closed.
This page will be updated with additional information.
Licensing Details:
Owner in 1891: Cheltenham Original Brewery
Rateable value in 1891: £47.0s.0d.
Type of licence in 1891: Alehouse
Owner in 1903: Stroud Brewery
Rateable value in 1903: £30.0s.0d.
Type of licence in 1903: Alehouse
Closing time in 1903: 11pm
Landlords at the Swan include:
1814 Francis Pickard (listed as labourer. See Weavers Arms in 1830)
1830 George Warder
1851,1861 Stephen Chapman (Swan Inn, Old Chapel Street)
1856 H. Browning
1885,1891 Henry Baker
1902 George Simmons
1903 George James Castle
1906 George James Cole
1919 John Nash
1927 Mrs Mary A. Nash
1939 Lawrence William Rose
1999, 2000 Mark Greenway (manager)
