Oh the memories..

[inept and tiresome]

I miss the old locals pub.  In my early drinking years frequented an old boys pub. On a Monday night the old men playing cards, darts and dommies. They used to spin a yarn that would scare the yoof of today to death and cause the pc brigade heart attacks.
They were splendid men and fantastic times.
Of the pubs above, I really only drank in the Frome and that was only the last five years of its life.

[walcot red]

Surely there are more closed pubs in Swindon missing from that list. Like The Bedroom (or whatever its called now) and the one that was called Bar Me then Rush, and The Broadwalk.

[inept and tiresome]

Surely there are more closed pubs in Swindon missing from that list. Like The Bedroom (or whatever its called now) and the one that was called Bar Me then Rush, and The Broadwalk.

I didn't see the "Lady Margeret" either.

[DRS]

The Worthy
The British Legion
Cock Robin
The Falcon
The Covingham Hen?

Just a few more that have not been mentioned

[walcot red]

I didn't see the "Lady Margeret" either.

Never heard of the 'Lady Margaret' where was that?

Edit: The cock robin is on that list.

[inept and tiresome]

Never heard of the 'Lady Margaret' where was that?

Edit: The cock is on that list.

Oxford Rd if my memory serves me right.

[@MacPhlea]

The Cock Robin seemed more like a private members club than a pub...

[ronnie21]

Oxford Rd if my memory serves me right.

Became the Sandgate I believe, now shut up!!  Drove by the Worthington the other day, or at least where it used to be - demolished!

[ronnie21]

The Cock Robin seemed more like a private members club than a pub...

Ha ha, you had to be a local or very brave to go in there!!

[yeo]

Not being one who's able to nurse a pint for a few hours I simply cant afford to drink in pubs anymore . I do miss the sociability side of it,nothing better than finishing work on a Friday and heading straight to the local for a wind down.I probably only venture in a Pub 4 or 5 times a year now.

[Compo]

Just seems sad to see them go for whatever reason.

Most of the pubs that i grew up with have gone too :-(

http://www.closedpubs.co.uk/wiltshire/purton.html

I think there are only 2 pubs and 2 clubs now.

[Arriba]

anyone know anything about the Park Hotel on William street ? My nan used to live on that road, I cant say I ever remember seeing a pub or hotel there. Certainly not at the Kingshill end

turned to flats. The last landlord of the place got done for selling cheap spirits as premium brands i seem to remember.

There are pubs listed that have had their names changed etc. Still a pub there so shouldn't count

[ronnie21]

Just seems sad to see them go for whatever reason.

Most of the pubs that i grew up with have gone too :-(

http://www.closedpubs.co.uk/wiltshire/purton.html

I think there are only 2 pubs and 2 clubs now.

Next door to Purton, Minety now down to two pubs from four - used to have four shops as well, none now!!

[Only Me]

How long has the Greyhound been shut for, i went past the other day & it didn't look shut. I wonder if they meant the ship opposite.

They probably meant the Grapes, which was shut for a few months

[Only Me]

anyone know anything about the Park Hotel on William street ? My nan used to live on that road, I cant say I ever remember seeing a pub or hotel there. Certainly not at the Kingshill end

It was the opposite side of Kingshill on the cross road of Cambria bridge