Status
Closed
Location
Bagnor, Speen, Newbury, RG20 8AQ
Type
Pub
Known period
First recorded 1600 · documented through 2021
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- First recorded
- 1600
- Closed
- 2020
- c. 1950sBlackbird rebuilt
- 2020Blackbird closes
- 2021Renaissant opens
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Evidence
Blackbird Inn, Bagnor, Speen is listed in the 1965 directory. Point evidence only.
PubWiki - Newbury 1965 Kelly's directory
The present Blackbird building was built in the 1950s to replace a previous thatched pub that burned down. Building transition, not necessarily a venue identity break.
CAMRA - Blackbird, Bagnor
Blackbird Inn, Bagnor, Speen is listed in the 1970 directory. Point evidence only.
PubWiki - Newbury 1970 Kelly's directory
CAMRA reports that the site/building had been an inn since the 17th century. Century-level historical statement; do not invent an exact opening date.
probable evidence
CAMRA - Blackbird, Bagnor
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Key dates
Opening
First recorded 1600
Closing
2020
Evidence years
First recorded 1600 · documented through 2021
Earlier & later
Renaissant →
Operating 2021–c.2022
Nearby in 1965
Five Bells
First recorded 1960 · Closed 2014
Lord Lyon
Operating 1957–2016
Speen Lodge Hotel
First recorded 1965 · documented through 1970
Three Horse Shoes Inn
First recorded 1960 · documented through 1970
Fox & Hounds
First recorded 1960 · documented through 2013
Fox & Hounds
Earlier occupancy · dates unknown