The Butcher’s Arms, Walpole Cross Keys, Norfolk
A long-closed pub on a bypassed road in a remote part of the Fens. Despite its semi-derelict condition, it appears to be occupied.
Jack Stamps
Jack Stamps, Streatham, London
A pub occupying part of a shopping parade in a busy South London high street. The pub next door – Taylors – is still trading.
A pub occupying part of a shopping parade in a busy South London high street. The pub next door – Taylors – is still trading.
The Mountblairy Arms
The Mountblairy Arms, Pole of Itlaw, Banffshire
A small single-storey pub at a remote roadside location in North-East Scotland. The sign says “High Road Pub & Steakhouse”.
A small single-storey pub at a remote roadside location in North-East Scotland. The sign says “High Road Pub & Steakhouse”.
The Hunters Lodge
The Hunters Lodge, Ringwood, Hants
An attractive pub with a large car park on the bypassed old main road through the town.
An attractive pub with a large car park on the bypassed old main road through the town.
The Seagull
The Seagull, Blackhall Rocks, County Durham
A modern pub near the shore in a bleak coal-mining area.
A modern pub near the shore in a bleak coal-mining area.
The White Hart
The White Hart, Wix, Essex
An attractive, white-painted, weatherboarded pub mouldering away in a village near Harwich now bypassed by the A120.
An attractive, white-painted, weatherboarded pub mouldering away in a village near Harwich now bypassed by the A120.
The Dock
The Dock, Birkenhead, Cheshire
A still fairly smart-looking 1930s pub in Birkenhead’s semi-derelict docklands.
A still fairly smart-looking 1930s pub in Birkenhead’s semi-derelict docklands.
The Globe
The Globe, Odd Rode, Cheshire
A small former Marston’s pub tucked away on a narrow country lane in the shadow of Mow Cop.
A small former Marston’s pub tucked away on a narrow country lane in the shadow of Mow Cop.
The Kings Arms
The Kings Arms, Norwich, Norfolk
A compact moderne-style 1930s pub in a suburban area, now skulking behind a tall fence.
A compact moderne-style 1930s pub in a suburban area, now skulking behind a tall fence.
The Horse & Groom
The Horse & Groom, Royston, Herts
A long-closed pub alongside the A505 west of Royston, which has over the years been developed into a fast, busy dual carriageway where passing trade might be reluctant to stop.
A long-closed pub alongside the A505 west of Royston, which has over the years been developed into a fast, busy dual carriageway where passing trade might be reluctant to stop.
The Railway Bell
The Railway Bell, Folkestone, Kent
An unassuming post-war pub on the main Dover Road out of the town.
An unassuming post-war pub on the main Dover Road out of the town.
The Highwayman
The Highwayman, Rainow, Cheshire
Yet another Thwaites pub, this one in an isolated location on the fringes of the Peak District on the road between Macclesfield and Whaley Bridge. In times past it was a true classic, with a warren of small, low-ceilinged, thick-walled rooms warmed by real fires. This is my recent photo – on StreetView it still shows as invitingly open.
Yet another Thwaites pub, this one in an isolated location on the fringes of the Peak District on the road between Macclesfield and Whaley Bridge. In times past it was a true classic, with a warren of small, low-ceilinged, thick-walled rooms warmed by real fires. This is my recent photo – on StreetView it still shows as invitingly open.
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