Little is known about the pub’s history, but it was first mentioned specifically in Baldock Street in 1744.
Now known as number 26, it was built in the 16th century and after 1831, a waggonway to the rear was cut through the adjacent building to the south. Extensive alterations took place in 1986.
Some landlords and ladies
1832 Elizabeth Elbourn
1839 James Stamp
1855 Benjamin Camp
1867 George Suckling
1874 Charles Bland
1906 Mary Bland
1914 Arthur Pridham
1936 Owen Dean
1945 Walter Wrangles
1958 A F Flay
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My Great Auntie Elsie Flay was married to the A.J Flay the Landlord in the late 50’s and 1960s, I remember going to the pub aged 7 or 8 in the mid 60’s and hearing family members talking about a ghost known as Uncle Harry, many had seen a figure through a window wearing a trilby hat and footsteps were heard going up the stairs, when the door was opened no one was there.
My Great Great Grandfather was James Stamp Who ran the pub from 1839. Its really nice to see there is still a link with my past. I must have a pint there sometime.
Its a great pub and still going strong!
I had three relitives that worked/lived at this Pub in 1855. nice to see a photo though.