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By Bill Exley
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The Oak, circa 1914
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91 High Street, 2001
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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 |
Page last updated 19th April 2004 by Colin Hinson.