The Pubs of Wheathampstead

 

1830 to 1914

 

This page of our website is linked to the book of the same title that was published in June 2019.

 

There were 26 pubs in the parish of Wheathampstead in this period, each with its own unique history. The book places them in their wider historical context, gives a brief account of each one, and draws together a number of themes that are common to them all. Their 26 individual histories can be found at the bottom of this page.

For some sample pages from the book, click here.

 

More than 400 copies of the book were sold when it was published in 2019. Following renewed demand, it has been reprinted in 2024. To order a copy, please email us at whs@wheathampsteadheritage.org.uk   Price £5.00. Free delivery in Wheathampstead, £2.00 postage elsewhere.

Copies are available for loan at Wheathampstead Community Library in Marford Road.

 

To read the history of a particular pub, click on its name in the list below.

For a glossary that explains the meaning of the specialist terms that are used in some of the histories, click here

 

  Bell & Crown

  Nelson

  Ship

  Bricklayers Arms  

  Park Hotel (Wicked Lady)

  Swan

  Bull

  Plough

  Three Oaks

  Cherry Trees

  Railway Hotel (Abbot John)

  Tin Pot

  Cricketers

  Red Cow 

  Two Brewers

  Cross Keys 

  Red Lion

  Walnut Tree

  Elephant & Castle

  Rose & Crown

  White Hart

  First & Last

  Royal Exchange

  Woodman

  Locomotive

  Royal Oak