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Blunham Pubs: The Oak

By Bill Exley

The Oak, circa 1914
91 High Street, 2001

THE OAK at 91 High Street used to be a favourite with the land workers, along with others in the village, for all had their regulars. They were all open most of the day then tighter drinking hours came into force. The Oak site is unchanged with the passing of time and is in good repair, its past can easily be recalled by a glance from across the road, the weathered space where the sign was fixed can still be seen today. It also bore the name THE GENEROUS BRITON, the changeover is not recorded here. Sadly in1958 the 'towels' were put over for the last time when The Oak became a private dwelling.

1st Licensed in 1849 (purchased for £100)    
Thomas Winters (The Generous Briton) 1849 Simpsons
Geo Thomas 1876 - 1885 Simpsons
Thom. Winters (again!) 1891 Simpsons
Geo. Battle (a one armed man) 1903 - 1906 Simpson & Co
Archibald Hull 1924  
Hector Rawlins 1928  
Mr and Mrs Jack White lived here 1984  

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