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| Brunswick - Brunswick / Thorn Road - 1839 to 2022 | |
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Originally, the King & Queen built around 1839
on the outskirts of Worthing in an area known as Heene. Situated on
common land named as rough lands, this later became corrupted to
Rowlands - a nearby road bears that name today. It was remodelled and renamed the Brunswick Hotel in 1874, although evidence has come to light that this was in fact in 1867 at the Petty sessions in Worthing. A beer shop at 8 Brunswick Road took on the King & Queen name after the change until its closure in 1900. Rebranded the Aintree, Pub & Kitchen in 2010. |
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The origin of the original Brunswick name: "Rehanging the signboard of Worthing's Brunswick Hotel after it had been shown at the recent London exhibition of Tavern signs. Painted by Mr S.T.C Weeks, it represents a 'Black Brunswicker'. The Brunswick Hussars were so-called because they dressed in black after their historic defeat by the French at Auerstadt. After being rebranded as the Aintree in 2010, it was later renamed again to the Bay in 2012. Both had a horse theme title, but no real connection to their original name. We believe its last name to be The Brunswick & Thorn before it closed. It is now The Bay Cafe. |
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The
rebranding of the Brunswick. Here we can see all three of the
variations in order, finishing with the Bay. As I wrote at the time as the Bay was launched: Sporting a refreshed exterior, the inside reflects the changing face of our pubs. Greater emphasis is now placed on family dining, but a more traditional feel has been kept by dividing the ground floor into two separate but open sections. Good use has been made of natural sunlight, befitting such a large building. Speaking to the new chef, it is hoped that local produce and locally caught fish will adorn the menu in the coming months. We should bear in mind that this was a hotel as well as a pub and so the refit wasn't so much for the benefit of the drinkers, but for the residents. |
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| King & Queen Beer Shop | |
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The
King & Queen pub/hotel changed its name to The Brunswick in 1874,
but had previously opened a beer shop in 1867 at No 5 Brunswick
Road, which retained the King & Queen name. It is thought that perhaps the Brunswick wanted to improve its image as a hotel but cater for the local demand for beer by opening a dedicated shop/Off-License/bottle & Jug. The current premises is now a private residence but retains the shop front design. |
| Time Line | A little bit extra |
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1839 - W Poland |
1845: William Poland, was fined 20s, with costs, for keeping his house open on a Sunday morning during divine service, for the reception of persons not being travellers. Constable Toler deposed that there were fourteen persons from Worthing there, smoking and drinking. The defendant was cautioned against a repetition of the offence. |
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