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First mentioned in 1794 when the publican was a Charles Turner, this pub was first located at a place called Robin Hood Hill but moved to its final location by the side of River Lee sometime after 1891.<ref name="pubology">[http://www.pubology.co.uk/pubs/246.html Pubology: Robin Hood.]</ref> In 1851 its name was Ferry House, but the Robin Hood name can be traced at least as far back as 1905, when its sign appears on a postcard. It is recorded in the 1911 census as 'Robin Hood'.<ref name="pubology"> In the 19th century, the pub had its own fishery and the publican also operated the Robin Hood Ferry across the Lea. The pub closed and its precincts were demolished in 2001. | First mentioned in 1794 when the publican was a Charles Turner, this pub was first located at a place called Robin Hood Hill but moved to its final location by the side of River Lee sometime after 1891.<ref name="pubology">[http://www.pubology.co.uk/pubs/246.html Pubology: Robin Hood.]</ref> In 1851 its name was Ferry House, but the Robin Hood name can be traced at least as far back as 1905, when its sign appears on a postcard. It is recorded in the 1911 census as 'Robin Hood'.<ref name="pubology"/> In the 19th century, the pub had its own fishery and the publican also operated the Robin Hood Ferry across the Lea. The pub closed and its precincts were demolished in 2001. During part of its existence the pub was owned by Courage.<ref name="pubology"/> | ||
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Revision as of 01:26, 23 January 2018
The Robin Hood Tavern.
By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2013-08-07. Revised by Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2018-01-23.
First mentioned in 1794 when the publican was a Charles Turner, this pub was first located at a place called Robin Hood Hill but moved to its final location by the side of River Lee sometime after 1891.[1] In 1851 its name was Ferry House, but the Robin Hood name can be traced at least as far back as 1905, when its sign appears on a postcard. It is recorded in the 1911 census as 'Robin Hood'.[1] In the 19th century, the pub had its own fishery and the publican also operated the Robin Hood Ferry across the Lea. The pub closed and its precincts were demolished in 2001. During part of its existence the pub was owned by Courage.[1]
Sources
- Lost Pubs Project: Robin Hood, Clapton, E5, London
- Pub History: Robin Hood, High Hill Ferry, Upper Clapton E5