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Thatcham

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.

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Opening

First recorded c. 1900

Closing

1954

Recorded span

About 54 years

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History

Opened
c. 1900
Closed
1954
  1. c. 1900Crown opens
  2. 1954Crown closes

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Closed Pubs: The Crown was situated at 16 High Street, Thatcham. Distinct from Crown Inn at 36 High Street.

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1954

Closed Pubs: The Crown at 16 High Street closed in 1954 and has been in retail use since then.

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c. 1900

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.

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User research — Thatcham closed pubs history + coords (2026-09-19)

c. 1954

User research: after closure in 1954, the Second Crown Inn at 16 High Street was converted into a boot shop. Museum: became a shop.

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User research — Thatcham closed pubs history + coords (2026-09-19)

1900

Closed Pubs (Nick Young): pub first appears named the Crown in 1900 when transferred to John Field.

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