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| JOLLY BREWERS - CLIFTON ROAD 1835 to 2014 | |
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As you can see
from the street plan further down, the Jolly Brewers (the Brewers'
Arms in 1830) was also a brewery. Clifton Road or 'New Town' as it was originally named,
had a selection of workers houses. Although very small, this compensated by
very long back gardens ideal for growing fruit and veg. It has been
said that some also grew hops for the brewery itself.
In 1909, G Gravet sold genuine home brew for one shilling a gallon in
cask or bottle with tap. |
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 Above Fred and Betty Haselgrove at the Jolly Brewers on their wedding day in 1950. On the right Fred and Betty still at the Brewers in 1970. Special thanks to Mrs B Groves for allowing us to use these pictures |
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Example of a early rebuild, the public bar was vastly enlarged but still kept the idea of one bar serving all, including the off licence. |
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| MAY 2014 | |
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As of May 2014, the Jolly Brewers ceased trading. Clifton Road had been home to three pubs, the Clifton, the Jolly Brewers and the Cobden Arms (The Richard Cobden), alas only the last one survives. Many a rumour circulated as to its future. The most (un)popular was another block of flats. Also, and very unlikely, was the idea that the land becomes part of the school behind, but considering that schools have been selling land of for housing I personally don't see this happening. To be realistic, the pub probably won't be there at the end of the year. |
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DECEMBER 3RD 2014 - DEMOLITION |
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| MAY 2015 - ONE YEAR LATER | |
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One year later and all trace of the Jolly Brewers has disappeared forever. |
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1830 - Palmer as Beer shop |
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