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Old Chequers

36 The Broadway, Thatcham, RG19 3HP

Old Chequers — currently trading community hub at 36 The Broadway; opened c.1650.

Status

Open

Location

36 The Broadway, Thatcham, RG19 3HP

Type

Pub

Known period

Opened c.1650 · Still open

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History

Opened
c. 1650
Still open
2026
  1. c. 1650Old Chequers opens
  2. 2026Old Chequers still open

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Evidence

Undated

Listed as Old Chequers at Broad Street, Thatcham on source index (https://pubwiki.co.uk/Berkshire/Thatcham/index.shtml). Existence claim only — not an opening date.

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PubWiki

2026

Observed as currently trading on 2026-09-19: 36 The Broadway, Thatcham, RG19 3HP (https://camra.org.uk/pubs/old-chequers-thatcham-119119). Trading status claim only — not an opening date.

probable evidence

CAMRA WhatPub / West Berkshire Branch

c. 1650

User research table: The Old Chequers, 36 The Broadway, Thatcham — open c.1650. Modelled as start_year=1650 with start_qualifier=circa.

probable evidence

User research — Thatcham open pubs table (2026-09-19)

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  1. Old Chequers
    Opened c.1650 · Still open

Key dates

Opening

First recorded c. 1650

Closing

Still operating

Evidence years

Opened c.1650 · Still open

Recorded span about 376 years

Nearby in 1650

White Hart

Opened c.1623 · Still open

Queens Head

Earlier occupancy · dates unknown

Crown Inn

Operating c.1640–c.1875

Black Horse

Period unknown

New Inn

Operating c.1580–1968

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