Old Star, 140 Much Park Street
These premises have been known by different names during their history: | FROM | TO | NAME |
1734 | 1767 | New Star | |
1734 | 1767 | Old Star | |
1822 | 1874 | Old Mitre | |
![]() The star was originally as religious symbol, referring to the star of Bethlehem or to the Virgin Mary, one of whose titles is 'Star of the Sea' (Stella Maris). Since 1634 a six-pointed star also appeared in the arms of the Worshipful Company of Innholders, previously the guild of Innkeepers. The star as a pub name dates from the fifteenth century. | |||
![]() Street plan of 1851 | |||
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