Gun
142 Andover Road, Wash Common, Newbury, RG14 6NE
Gun pub on Andover Road before 1755; present name from 1761; closed 30 July 2026.
Status
Closed
Location
142 Andover Road, Wash Common, Newbury, RG14 6NE
Type
Pub
Known period
Known before 1755 · Closed 2026
Photographs
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History
- Opened
- 1755
- Closed
- 2026
- 1761renamed to Gun
- 2026Gun closes
Memories
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Evidence
Snapshot existence observation only. Do not infer opening or closing dates from first/last appearance in these lists.
probable evidence
Newbury 1960 Pub History Directory
Snapshot existence observation only. Do not infer opening or closing dates from first/last appearance in these lists.
probable evidence
Newbury 1965 Pub History Directory
Snapshot existence observation only. Do not infer opening or closing dates from first/last appearance in these lists.
probable evidence
Newbury 1970 Pub History Directory
Recorded in PubWiki's Newbury 1911 census summary. Treat as a 1911 existence observation; do not infer an opening date.
probable evidence
PubWiki transcription citing 1911 Census
West Berkshire Council states that there has been a Gun pub on the site since before 1755. Treat as 'known before 1755', not as an opening date. The current building was rebuilt in 1880-81.
West Berkshire Council - Local List of Heritage Assets
CAMRA states that the pub traded under its present name from 1761. Do not discard the stronger local-authority statement that a Gun pub existed on the site before 1755.
CAMRA - Gun, Newbury
The Gun is documented in 1830 with Joseph Purdue. PubWiki transcription of Pigots Directory; point evidence only, not an opening date.
PubWiki - Gun, 142 Andover Road
The Gun is documented in 1844 with James Coop. PubWiki transcription of Pigots Directory; point evidence only, not an opening date.
PubWiki - Gun, 142 Andover Road
The Gun is documented in 1851 with James Cope. PubWiki transcription of Census; point evidence only, not an opening date.
PubWiki - Gun, 142 Andover Road
The Gun is documented in 1852 with James Cope. PubWiki transcription of Slaters Directory; point evidence only, not an opening date.
PubWiki - Gun, 142 Andover Road
The Gun is documented in 1854 with Jason Rolfe. PubWiki transcription of Billings Directory; point evidence only, not an opening date.
PubWiki - Gun, 142 Andover Road
The Gun is documented in 1871 with John Titchener. PubWiki transcription of Census; point evidence only, not an opening date.
PubWiki - Gun, 142 Andover Road
The Gun is documented in 1887 with John Titchener. PubWiki transcription of Kellys Directory; point evidence only, not an opening date.
PubWiki - Gun, 142 Andover Road
The Gun is documented in 1901 with George T Cox. PubWiki transcription of Census; point evidence only, not an opening date.
PubWiki - Gun, 142 Andover Road
The Gun is documented in 1920 with Mrs Caroline Cox. PubWiki transcription of Kellys Directory; point evidence only, not an opening date.
PubWiki - Gun, 142 Andover Road
The Gun is documented in 1931 with Mrs Caroline Cox. PubWiki transcription of Kellys Directory; point evidence only, not an opening date.
PubWiki - Gun, 142 Andover Road
The Gun is documented in 1864 with W Titchener. PubWiki transcription of Kellys Directory; point evidence only, not an opening date.
PubWiki - Gun, 142 Andover Road
The Gun is documented in 1877 with John Titchener. PubWiki transcription of Harrods Directory; point evidence only, not an opening date.
PubWiki - Gun, 142 Andover Road
The Gun is documented in 1891 with John Titchener. PubWiki transcription of Census; point evidence only, not an opening date.
PubWiki - Gun, 142 Andover Road
The Gun is documented in 1907 with George Thomas Cox. PubWiki transcription of Kellys Directory; point evidence only, not an opening date.
PubWiki - Gun, 142 Andover Road
The Gun is documented in 1924 with Mrs Caroline Cox. PubWiki transcription of Kellys Directory; point evidence only, not an opening date.
PubWiki - Gun, 142 Andover Road
CAMRA has a photograph of The Gun published on 30 October 2013. Use as later existence evidence; photo publication date may not equal capture date.
CAMRA - Gun, Newbury
The Gun is documented in 1868 with William Titchener. PubWiki transcription of Casseys Directory; point evidence only, not an opening date.
PubWiki - Gun, 142 Andover Road
The Gun is documented in 1881 with John Titchener. PubWiki transcription of Census; point evidence only, not an opening date.
PubWiki - Gun, 142 Andover Road
The Gun is documented in 1899 with George Thomas Cox. PubWiki transcription of Kellys Directory; point evidence only, not an opening date.
PubWiki - Gun, 142 Andover Road
The Gun is documented in 1915 with Mrs Caroline Cox. PubWiki transcription of Kellys Directory; point evidence only, not an opening date.
PubWiki - Gun, 142 Andover Road
The Gun is documented in 1928 with Mrs Caroline Cox. PubWiki transcription of Kellys Directory; point evidence only, not an opening date.
PubWiki - Gun, 142 Andover Road
CAMRA records The Gun as permanently closed from 30 July 2026. This is the current known closure boundary. If later evidence shows reopening, create a new operating segment.
CAMRA - Gun, Newbury
Name history
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Key dates
Opening
First recorded before 1755
Closing
2026
Evidence years
Known before 1755 · Closed 2026
Recorded span about 271 years
Nearby in 1755
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Sources
- CAMRA - Gun, Newbury
CAMRA
- West Berkshire Council - Local List of Heritage Assets
West Berkshire Council
- CAMRA - Gun, Newbury
CAMRA
- CAMRA - Gun, Newbury
CAMRA