In 1982 this was referred to as a small but friendly backstreet local.
Note that until recent years this was not the sole occupation of the licensee.
These inns were once new, perhaps replacing older ones on the same site. Many new inns came into being in the sixteenth century as a result of Elizabeth I's policies.
LICENSEES:
1863 - 1888 John Boulton & shoemaker
1892 - 1936 F. C. W. (Charles) Blockley & builder
1937 - 1940 W. A. Cotton
In 1982 this was referred to as a small but friendly backstreet local.
Note that until recent years this was not the sole occupation of the licensee.