Queen Dowager, Teddington

The building previously known as the Queen Dowager in Teddington has been demolished in March 2012 and is now fenced off. The pub was closed 2nd Oct 2011 and de-branded 3rd Oct 2011. The Planning Committee hearing on the revised plans (12/2327/FUL) for the demolition of the Queen Dowager in Teddington and rebuilding of four residences (4x3 bedroom town houses) took place on the 29th Nov 2012. The London Borough of Richmond upon Thames Planning Committee have granted permission for the application on 7th Dec 2012. History - A small village beer house has stood in North Lane, Teddington since at least 1747. It was previously called the Two Lawyers or Jolly Lawyers and was subsequently leased by Young & Bainbridge in 1860. It was rebuilt in 1906-7 but, like the Abercorn Arms, remained a beer house until it was granted a full licence in 1950. The pub was refurbished and extended in 2003. The former public bar was opened up to the main bar. The name commemorates Queen Adelaide, the widow of William IV. Pub demolished in March 2012.