Opened with a licence removed from the Greyhound in Thames Street in 1890, Alfred Bickley being first landlord Thomas Fidler followed a year later Owned originally by Thomas Mason soon sold to Everards until sold to Bank’s Brewery in the 1990s and eventually turned into student flats circa 2010.
Other Licensees Alfred Bonser 1913, Charles Cubley 1915, Annie Cubley 1918, For years Charles Cubley, well known in the town, secretary of the Licensed victulars association, wife Annie a social worker, both involved in charities with the Wescotes Bohemians (a charity collections body) Charlie Cubley 1919, Edwin Heath Wortley 1925, Paul Turner 1928. Edward Pratt c1938, John Clarke c1940, Samuel Spiers c1945, Archibald Wardle 1947, Arthur Whitehead 1954. ( One Ad in the local newspaper Dec 1957 Mr & Mrs Whitehead invite you to join their Christmas Festiveness-Enjoy the music on their Record Player)
How times change !!
Mr & Mrs W N Harris ran the Westcotes c1960s
Typical back street local, featuring Banks’ sign, circa 1998. Sadly Declining trade and Banks’ reorganization took its toll.
