Pubs that are no more

There used to be, I believe, thirteen drinking places in Croston. Over half have ceased to exist or have been converted back to houses. This page will try to bring back some happy memories. If anyone has any information or photographs please let me post them on the web. You can contact me by clicking here. Select the picture for a larger version.

A number of Pubs were opened to provide lodgings and "sustenance" for the railway workers of which there were many and for that reason had a reasonably short life span.

Thanks to Derek Alty for the information here.

The Horseshoe

   
 

Situated opposite the Grapes, backing on to the river. It had to be demolished when Town Rd was widened.

THE SPREAD EAGLE

 Grape Lane - large white house on the right hand side, just past the entrance to the Croft and immediately across the road from the terrace (which used to be rented by staff at the Hall). This was called the Spread Eagle (I believe). Later became a basket works owned by Benthams.

THE RAILWAY

Corner of Westhead Road - Terraced House next to the Garage and immediately across from what was the TSB. I am unaware of the name but was used principally as lodgings for the railway workers and has only a beer licence.

 

THE PLOUGH

Station Road - Large detached house next to Square Fold i.e. just past what used to be the Veg Patch. Again unsure of the name eventually became a Chip Shop eventually run by a family who had a son who was referred to as "Soapy" who had quite a reputation and played with some success for Croston Rangers when they won the Guildhall Cup (regretably he did not appear in the final eleven).