Eight Bells
Bartholomew Street, Newbury
Recorded in 1960 (Newbury 1960 Pub History Directory).
Status
Closed
Location
Bartholomew Street, Newbury
Type
Pub
Known period
First recorded 1899 · Closed c.1970
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- First recorded
- 1899
- Closed
- 1970
- c. 1970Eight Bells closes
- c. 1970Eight Bells closes
- c. 1970Eight Bells closes
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Evidence
Historic England independently identifies The Eight Bells and says it remained a public house until circa 1970.
probable evidence
Newbury 1960 Pub History Directory
Historic England says it was formerly the Eight Bells public house until circa 1970. Treat as circa, not exact.
probable evidence
Historic England - The Eight Bells
Historic England separately states it remained a public house until circa 1970.
probable evidence
PubWiki transcription citing Kelly's Directory of Berkshire 1899
Strong closure/cessation evidence from Historic England. Render as 'closed/ceased as a pub c.1970', never as an exact 1970 closure date.
probable evidence
Historic England - The Eight Bells
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Key dates
Opening
First recorded 1899
Closing
1970
Evidence years
First recorded 1899 · Closed c.1970
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Sources
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