Crown
16 High Street, Thatcham
Former Crown at 16 High Street (in front of Thatcham Brewery); open c.1900, closed 1954; later boot shop. Distinct from Crown Inn at 36 High Street.
Status
Closed
Location
16 High Street, Thatcham
Type
Pub
Known period
Operating c.1900–1954
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History
- Opened
- c. 1900
- Closed
- 1954
- c. 1900Crown opens
- 1954Crown closes
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Evidence
Undated
Closed Pubs: The Crown was situated at 16 High Street, Thatcham. Distinct from Crown Inn at 36 High Street.
probable evidence
Closed Pubs Project
Closed Pubs: The Crown at 16 High Street closed in 1954 and has been in retail use since then.
probable evidence
Closed Pubs Project
Closed Pubs (Nick Young): pub first appears named the Crown in 1900 when transferred to John Field. Name/transfer evidence only — not an opening date.
probable evidence
Closed Pubs Project
User research / West Berkshire Museum: Second Crown Inn at 16 High Street, Thatcham — opened c.1900 (museum: around 1900). Modelled as start_year=1900 with start_qualifier=circa. Distinct from Crown Inn at 36 High Street.
probable evidence
User research — Thatcham closed pubs history + coords (2026-09-19)
User research: after closure in 1954, the Second Crown Inn at 16 High Street was converted into a boot shop. Museum: became a shop.
probable evidence
User research — Thatcham closed pubs history + coords (2026-09-19)
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Key dates
Opening
First recorded c. 1900
Closing
1954
Evidence years
Operating c.1900–1954
Recorded span about 54 years
Nearby in 1900
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Sources
- Closed Pubs — Crown, 16 High Street, Thatcham
Closed Pubs Project
User research — Thatcham closed pubs history + coords (2026-09-19)
PubExplorer contributor research