The Definitive Guide to the History of
Pubs and Beerhouses in Coventry

Drinking in an Old English Town

Bricklayers Arms, 24-28 Cromwell Street

It is first mentioned in 1859 when it was used for an inquest. Until 1913 this pub only had an on-beerhouse license. It is also known to have brewed until 1920. It was bought by Phipps of Northampton in 1903 for £2,125 from Mrs Sidwell. Cash was also paid for the brewing plant. The adjoining house was also bought from Mrs Picton for £330 and it was extended into the pub c1907 - 1914. This is a back street local, well away from the main Stoney Stanton Road. This is a common name normally recalling the occupation of the owner.

LICENSEES: 1859 Henry Perry 1879 Edward Aiers 1893 - 1896 Mary Aiers 1903 Amos Aiers 1903 Amos Aiers 1905 - 1907 George Sidwell 1911 - 1929 Mrs Mary Anne Sidwell 1931 - 1940 T. Richardson 1960s Stan Strong BREWERS: to 1902 Mary Aiers 1902 - 1910 George Sidwell 1910 - 1920 Mrs Mary Anne Sidwell