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A few months ago I started to research the old pubs of Henley. On the 9th May 2000 Ann Cottingham published a book on the history of Henley pubs. This excellent book can be bought at Amazon.
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Hostelries of Henley
Ann H G Cottingham Paperback ( 9 May, 2000) Ann H G Cottingham ISBN: 0953837602 |
If there are any pubs missing from this list, or you have any comments to add such as closing dates, please submit the information using this form.
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1. Basketmaker's Arms (1841 - 1972) - Gravel Hill (Brakspears)Located west of the Market Place on Gravel Hill. A former landlord was Dick Mannley (Ed. 1957 - 1972) who also hired-out boats from in front of what is now Century Galleries. "My uncle Hubert Walter (also known as Walters) (Ed. Feb 1946 - Feb 1953) was once the licensee. During the war years -- I visited from Australia and stayed in the Pub. Such wonderful memories. Hubert was one of 11 children of the family which lived at No.3 Marmion Rd. Henley. Two brothers were killed in the war and their names are on the Roll of Honour in the Market Place, Henley. My dad, Cyril, had a milk run around Henley and lived at Rotherfield Greys. He later migrated to Australia after the war along with his brother Bill (William)." - Mary, April 2007 |
2. Bear - Bell Street (Brakspears)The Bear was in Bell Street. May have had a skittle alley in the back of the pub. |
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3. Carpenters Arms - Henley Bridge (Brakspears)The Carpenters Arms was on Henley Bridge. After it closed it served as an art gallery, a meeting hall and as the base for Hooper and Son boat rental. The building was finally demolished and the headquarters for Henley Royal Regatta built. |
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6. King's Arms - Market Place (Brakspears)The King's Arms has now houses the Citizen Advice Bureau. According to the Henely Standard of the 15th January 1999 the Kings Arms was sold to Henley Town Council for £300,000. The Council plans to restore the mediaeval barn at the back of the pub and open the site as the Henley Tourist Information centre and the Citizen Advice Bureau. It is estimated that the repairs and renovations will cost an addition £300,000, (The old reviews of the King's Arms) |
7. Oddfellow's Arms - Greys Road (Brakspears)The Oddfellow's was on the corner of Greys Road and Church Street. It was a typical little town pub with a small bar area. |
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8. Old White Hart - Hart Street (Brakspears)Originally an old coaching inn that had many small bar areas. It has now been converted in to a restaurant, offices and flats. (The old reviews of the Old White Hart.) |
10. Red Cow - West Street (?)The Red Cow (we think that was the name) was on West Street just across the road from the Row Barge. The building has a wonderful red tiled lower front. |
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11. Red Cross - New Street (Brakspears)The Red Cross was in New Street opposite the brewery. In 1999 the cottage was put on the market for £400,000 |
Another lost pub of Henley. Now demolished and replaced with the Mecanno shop, which then became the Police station.
13. The Sun - Fair Mile (Brakspears)The Sun, at the bottom of the Fair Mile, was once a Brakspears pub. |
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