CHANGES TO National Inventory of Historic Pub Interiors.
The following were agreed by CAMRA's Pub Heritage Group yesterday (18
Aug). The website will be undated in due course.
PRIORS DEAN, HAMPSHIRE, WHITE HORSE ('THE PUB WITH NO NAME'), GU32 1DA
(grid ref SU 715290). Added to Part One for two remarkable rooms fitted
out in what I have termed 'publican's rustic' style. Masses of interwar
heavy timbering, rough plasterwork and so, to create a mock rustic,
antique effect. There's lot's of that kind of thing around but this is
done with great over-the-top panache and is a classic of its kind.
GREATER LONDON, KINGS ARMS, 110 UXBRIDGE ROAD, HANWELL, W7. Added to
Part One. Very intact rebuilt in 1930 for Mann, Crossman and Paulin.
Already on the London Regional Inventory which carries a description.
GREATER LONDON, DOLPHIN, 165 MARE STREET, HACKNEY, N8. Added to Part
Two. Not a place for a cosy evening's drink (no real ale in any case)
but some spectacular decorative and pictorial tiling. Again on London RI
with decription.
GREATER LONDON, BLACK LION, 274 KILBURN HIGH ROAD, NW6. A return to Part
Two of an 1898 pub at one time one of National Inventory of Historic Pub Interiors. It was deleted because of the
movement of a screen but the spectacular decoration � ceiling, bar-back,
figurative copper panels � make it a worthy Part Two entry.
CRASWALL, HEREFORDSHIRE, BULL'S HEAD. At last this well-known favourite,
mentioned in despatches for years has now been added to Part Two.
BROUGHTON MILLS, CUMBRIA, BLACKSMITHS ARMS. Transferred to Part Two from
Part One due to reassessment. The right-hand bar was refitted c.10 years
ago but the left-hand room is splendid � wall seating, timber screen
walling, and huge range.
GREATER LONDON, THE CASE IS ALTERED, EASTCOTE. Always rather a
contentious National Inventory of Historic Pub Interiors entry but now complete deletion through reassessment. The
modern bar-back and counter in the smaller room and doubts about the age
of the layout of the larger room. Also, although it is not a major
consideration for RI purposes, the chunky 'publican's rustic' moveable
seats in the smaller room have been ejected and the whole place fitted
with cheap light coloured tables and chairs.
The next outing for the complete National Inventory of Historic Pub Interiors listing will be in the 2008 GBG:
this is now at the press and cannot take account of the above. It is
hoped to include 3- or 4-monthly National Inventory of Historic Pub Interiors updates in What's Brewing but these
will simply reflect information already sent to you lucky recipients of
this monthly e-bulletin.
HAY-ON-WYE, THREE TUNS. Reopened 25 July but far too much change to
allow reinstatement as one of National Inventory of Historic Pub Interiors.
BILLY ROW, CO. DURHAM, DUN COW. Chris Witt reports that this isolated
pubs is 'now open Weds and Fri only, from "around 8pm"'. No guarantees
are offered even on this! Chris also says the Royal George pub which is
the landmark for the turning has now been renamed the George.
PORTADOWN, CO. ARMAGH, McGUIRE'S. Chris also advises that this pub is
resolutely closed. It is due doe demolition.
LEINTWARDINE, HEREFORDSHIRE, SUN. Mick Slaughter reports that this magnificently unspoilt, simple pub, sometimes considered the best of its kind surviving, will be staging
a beer festival on August Bank Holiday Sunday (26 Aug.) - 10 different beers from 12 noon till late. If you buy/reserve your ticket (�3) in advance you will get your first pint free. There will
be 10 local beers on sale, local musicians, and a pig roast arranged by the village butcher. To reserve/buy a ticket e-mail Gary Seymour <gary.seymour@btconnect.com> <mailto:gary.seymour@btconnect.com>
Mick reminds us that normal opening hours at the Sun are hours are roughly 8-11-ish each night plus 12 to 3 on Sat and Sun.
A GOOD NEWS STORY. Not a National Inventory of Historic Pub Interiors matter � nor indeed the
saving of a pub as a pub - but I thought you might be interested in a
recent press release from the Victorian Society.
'Poole's Historic Inn Saved
'News that councillors have thrown out plans to demolish the Swan Inn in
Poole's Quay Conservation Area has been welcomed by the Victorian
Society, the national charity campaigning for the Victorian and
Edwardian historic environment.
'Joining with the Tiles and Architectural Ceramics Society, the
Victorian Society urged Poole Council to save the locally listed
building because of its character and historic associations. Boasting
decorative tiles thought to be produced by Poole Pottery and lettering
advertising Marston's Poole Ales, the Swan Inn has links to two of
Poole's historic industries. It was rebuilt in 1906 by Bournemouth
architect CT Miles.
'"This is great news," said Heloise Brown, Conservation Adviser of the
Victorian Society. "The Swan Inn adds valuable historic colour and
character to Poole. It is in good condition and would lend itself to an
imaginative re-use."
'She continued: "It would have been a great loss if the one remaining
building worthy of conservation in this part of the 'Conservation' Area
were allowed to be demolished. The Council should be congratulated."'
Best wishes,
Geoff
