This Pub is Permanently Closed
Large, detached, double fronted pub, described as 'art deco' style, with three rooms.
PUB CLOSED AUGUST 2010; DEMOLISHED JUNE 2011 FOR SOCIAL HOUSING DEVELOPMENT.
Historic Interest
Built in 1943 to replace a previous pub on the same site.
Former Description:
An Art Deco style pub presumably designed before WWII but actually built in 1949. The entrance lobby has dado panelling of a 1930s style and possibly terrazzo floor under the carpet - the porch has a terrazzo floor. The public bar on the right retains original fixed seating around the Art Deco curved end of the room, original brick fireplace, possibly original quarter circle counter with new front panels but possibly old/original top. There is some Art Deco glass in screens and signs of a bell push above fixed seating. Middle room has more original fixed seating, possibly original Art Deco fireplace with mirror in old wood surround above and again the counter could be the original with new front panels. The bar back fitting looks an original cabinet but the style of the shelves and backing are 1960s work. The lobby on the right (left ?) has more 1930s style dado and terrazzo porch floor. The left hand room has a bar back with 'Marston's' 'Pedigree' black on red illuminated panels in the top (date?), but a modern counter and fixed seating. There was an off sales on the left when built but extension added in the early/mid 1980s.
Former Description:
An Art Deco style pub presumably designed before WWII but actually built in 1949. The entrance lobby has dado panelling of a 1930s style and possibly terrazzo floor under the carpet - the porch has a terrazzo floor. The public bar on the right retains original fixed seating around the Art Deco curved end of the room, original brick fireplace, possibly original quarter circle counter with new front panels but possibly old/original top. There is some Art Deco glass in screens and signs of a bell push above fixed seating. Middle room has more original fixed seating, possibly original Art Deco fireplace with mirror in old wood surround above and again the counter could be the original with new front panels. The bar back fitting looks an original cabinet but the style of the shelves and backing are 1960s work. The lobby on the right (left ?) has more 1930s style dado and terrazzo porch floor. The left hand room has a bar back with 'Marston's' 'Pedigree' black on red illuminated panels in the top (date?), but a modern counter and fixed seating. There was an off sales on the left when built but extension added in the early/mid 1980s.
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