Reedy Posted May 9, 2013 Report Share Posted May 9, 2013 My Dad has been compiling a list of all the Pubs and Clubs, past and present that he can remember in the Bedlington District which also includes Cambois, Stakeford, Choppington. Can anyone add to the list - my first pint was in the Terrier in 1979 - 25p for a pint of 'ordinary'.Red LionWharton ArmsTop Club (destroyed by fire)Top Club (rebuilt and now demolished)Alma InnTankerville ArmsFountain InnBlue BellDominic'sGallery Inn/Balcony InnKings HeadMasons Arms (now Tallantyres)Cross TavernSun InnMarket Place ClubTurks Head (now part of Tescos formerly Milne House)Howard ArmsNorthumberland ArmsBarrington ArmsGardeners ArmsBlack BullDun Cow/MillfieldOddfellowsWheatsheafBridge InnQueens HeadTerrierPuddlers ArmsBank Top HotelRailway TavernPercy ArmsClayton ArmsJakes BarStation ClubClub Domino/Lucifers/Lucys/PalaceRidge FarmGlaxo Sports ClubNetherton Club (opposite Westlea)Old Netherton Club/Naval ClubHartford Bridge Inn (Jolly Fisherman)Barrington Club/Old German House InnTodds Off Licence (Barrington Rd - tables inside to sit in and drink)General HavelockSeven StarsNorth Blyth ClubRidley ArmsCambois ClubBuccaneer/CharltonsForresters ArmsBomarsund ClubLord BarringtonHalf MoonStakeford Bank House ClubCherry TreeAngler's ArmsQueens HeadAnvil InnShakespeare TavernGuidepost ClubTravellers RestScotland Gate ClubKings HeadLord Clyde/SwanRailway Tavern Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wonky Posted May 9, 2013 Report Share Posted May 9, 2013 jaysus..!! by the look of that list your dad certanly got himself aroond..lol and i am guessing he was a fair man for a pint..lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyg Posted May 9, 2013 Report Share Posted May 9, 2013 it was the jolly anglers not the .jolly fisherman, and the old top club was where watsons newsagent is now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Fox (foxy) Posted May 9, 2013 Report Share Posted May 9, 2013 There was a Working Mans Club at Choppington,next to the Kings Arms Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ex Bedlingtonian Posted May 9, 2013 Report Share Posted May 9, 2013 it was the jolly anglers not the .jolly fisherman, and the old top club was where watsons newsagent is nowWasn't it next door to Watsons newsagent, on the corner of the roundabout, where the flats are now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyg Posted May 9, 2013 Report Share Posted May 9, 2013 no the other end Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyg Posted May 9, 2013 Report Share Posted May 9, 2013 if you look in the Gallery next to Robinsons, the printers .look for photo WEST END that is the old top club Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johndawsonjune1955 Posted May 9, 2013 Report Share Posted May 9, 2013 There was a Working Mans Club at Choppington,next to the Kings ArmsYes. It was established in the old butchers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johndawsonjune1955 Posted May 9, 2013 Report Share Posted May 9, 2013 My Dad has been compiling a list of all the Pubs and Clubs, past and present that he can remember in the Bedlington District which also includes Cambois, Stakeford, Choppington. Can anyone add to the list - my first pint was in the Terrier in 1979 - 25p for a pint of 'ordinary'.Red LionWharton ArmsTop Club (destroyed by fire)Top Club (rebuilt and now demolished)Alma InnTankerville ArmsFountain InnBlue BellDominic'sGallery Inn/Balcony InnKings HeadMasons Arms (now Tallantyres)Cross TavernSun InnMarket Place ClubTurks Head (now part of Tescos formerly Milne House)Howard ArmsNorthumberland ArmsBarrington ArmsGardeners ArmsBlack BullDun Cow/MillfieldOddfellowsWheatsheafBridge InnQueens HeadTerrierPuddlers ArmsBank Top HotelRailway TavernPercy ArmsClayton ArmsJakes BarStation ClubClub Domino/Lucifers/Lucys/PalaceRidge FarmGlaxo Sports ClubNetherton Club (opposite Westlea)Old Netherton Club/Naval ClubHartford Bridge Inn (Jolly Fisherman)Barrington Club/Old German House InnTodds Off Licence (Barrington Rd - tables inside to sit in and drink)General HavelockSeven StarsNorth Blyth ClubRidley ArmsCambois ClubBuccaneer/CharltonsForresters ArmsBomarsund ClubLord BarringtonHalf MoonStakeford Bank House ClubCherry TreeAngler's ArmsQueens HeadAnvil InnShakespeare TavernGuidepost ClubTravellers RestScotland Gate ClubKings HeadLord Clyde/SwanRailway TavernThere was the Highlander Inn at Guide Post log onto http://www.sixtownships.org.uk and see the old add for the invite to the grand opening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johndawsonjune1955 Posted May 9, 2013 Report Share Posted May 9, 2013 The Fountain Inn was previously known as the Blackbird Inn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johndawsonjune1955 Posted May 9, 2013 Report Share Posted May 9, 2013 A good list of pubs and i take my hat off to your dad for compiling it. Not an easy job. Well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johndawsonjune1955 Posted May 9, 2013 Report Share Posted May 9, 2013 Oh just remembered. Cambois had a pub called the Brown Bear. It was situated down the lane from Charltons on the right hand side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maggie/915 Posted May 10, 2013 Report Share Posted May 10, 2013 No one would have survived a pub crawl around that lot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johndawsonjune1955 Posted May 10, 2013 Report Share Posted May 10, 2013 Here is a bit history for Reedys dad who compiled the list of pubs.Scotland Gate Club was formed in 1910 in what was formerly a butcher's shop. In around 1957 the club planned to build new premises on land bought from the Ecclesiastical Commissioners for the bargain price of £500. On this site stood the Church of England School which the committee had planned to demolish to make way for the new building.The club needed to build new premises for two reasons. First, the building only held 900 members and they needed larger premises to compete with other clubs. Secondly the old building was affected by subsidence.The club began in what was formerly a shop and house belonging to a butcher called Tom Bowman. There was only a very small bar and sitting room in the building.The first major extensions were carried out during the Second World War when a concert room was added. About the same time improvements were done to the bar to double its size.We have only found the name of two founder members they are Mr. J. Cox, who was chairman of the first committee, and Mr. W. Jenkinson, who was a committee member. The first steward was Mr. Robert Donald, and the first secretary was a man known as "Fisher†Smith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett Posted May 13, 2013 Report Share Posted May 13, 2013 How many of these are open today? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Fox (foxy) Posted May 14, 2013 Report Share Posted May 14, 2013 Here is a bit history for Reedys dad who compiled the list of pubs.Scotland Gate Club was formed in 1910 in what was formerly a butcher's shop. In around 1957 the club planned to build new premises on land bought from the Ecclesiastical Commissioners for the bargain price of £500. On this site stood the Church of England School which the committee had planned to demolish to make way for the new building.The club needed to build new premises for two reasons. First, the building only held 900 members and they needed larger premises to compete with other clubs. Secondly the old building was affected by subsidence.The club began in what was formerly a shop and house belonging to a butcher called Tom Bowman. There was only a very small bar and sitting room in the building.The first major extensions were carried out during the Second World War when a concert room was added. About the same time improvements were done to the bar to double its size.We have only found the name of two founder members they are Mr. J. Cox, who was chairman of the first committee, and Mr. W. Jenkinson, who was a committee member. The first steward was Mr. Robert Donald, and the first secretary was a man known as "Fisher†Smith.My Mother worked there in the fifties,the Stewards surname was Lockey or Locke he had a son Jimmy who would probably be about 65/70 years old now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Edgar (Eggy1948) Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 How many of these are open today?As I had a spare, few days, I thought I would check. Unfortunately the time was there but quite often the memory was absolutely blank. Please correct if wrong :-Used to be Now Red Lion Wetherspoon Red Lion – Top End Wharton Arms Wharton Arms– Top End Top Club (destroyed by fire) Destroyed by fire– Top End Top Club (rebuilt and now demolished) Demolished– Top End Alma Inn _ Glebe Road Demolished– Top End Tankerville Arms – Glebe Road Demolished– Top End Fountain Inn demolished ? I have no recollection of it. I'M TOO YOUNG Blue Bell Blue Bell - is it now closed? – Top End Dominic's Dominic's wine bar– Top End Gallery Inn/Balcony Inn ? no idea Kings Head Was the Kings Head the real name for the Grapes before it officially change to The Grapes? Or was there a Kings Head between the Blue Bell & the xxxx/Grapes? Masons Arms (now Tallantyres) Tallantyers Cross Tavern Never heard of it but search shows it was at the Market Place 1888 – Sad Death on the Sixtownships site. Sun Inn Sunn Inn- Market Place Market Place Club Market Place Club- Market Place Turks Head (now part of Tescos formerly Milne House) Tescos- Market Place Howard Arms Market Tavern- Market Place Northumberland Arms Northumberland Arms- Market Place Barrington Arms Barrington Arms (closed) - Market Place Gardeners Arms Veterinary Centre 74 Front St. ? - Front St East Black Bull Black Bull- Front St East Dun Cow/Millfield Dun Cow- Front St East Oddfellows ? No Idea – only no of the one in Blyth Wheatsheaf ? No Idea Bridge Inn ? No Idea Queens Head ? Only know the one in Guidepost Terrier Demolished – Bedlington Stead Lane - now bungalows? Puddlers Arms Demolished – is it now The Bank Top, or was it further up, Glazier/Jubilee Terrace ? Bank Top Hotel Bank Top Hotel – River View Bedlington Railway Tavern Railway Tavern - Bedlington Station Percy Arms Percy Arms - closed Bedlington Station Clayton Arms Clayton Arms – trying to reopen but someone has put all the windows out, AGAIN Bedlington Station Jakes Bar Jakes Bar – Clayton St – on Google street view - 2009 Bedlington Station Station Club Station Cub Bedlington Station Club Domino/Lucifers/Lucys/Palace Demolished – now appartments Bedlington Station Ridge Farm Ridge Farm (closed) - Netherton Glaxo Sports Club Demolished now housing estate- Netherton Netherton Club (opposite Westlea) Netherton Social Club - Netherton Old Netherton Club/Naval Club ? Thought there used to be a Naval club in Nedderton. Hartford Bridge Inn (Jolly Fisherman) ? No Idea Barrington Club/Old German House Inn ? No Idea Todds Off Licence (Barrington Rd -tables inside to sit in and drink) ? No Idea General Havelock General Havelock – East Sleekburn Seven Stars Demolished - Cambois North Blyth Club North Blyth Club NE24 1SD- Cambois Ridley Arms ? Demolished I assume – one photo found on http://www.myheritage.com Cambois Club Cambois Club Buccaneer/Charltons Charlton's - Cambois Forresters Arms Forresters Arms – West Sleekburn Bomarsund Club Bomarsun Social Club - Stakeford Lord Barrington Lord Barrington- Stakeford Half Moon Half Moon- Stakeford Stakeford Bank House Club Demolished – Nursing Home built Cherry Tree Cherry Tree - Guidepost Angler's Arms Angler's Arms Sheep Wash Guidepost Queens Head New Queens Head – Google 2009 -? - Guidepost Anvil Inn Demolished/merged with Old Queens Head - demolished when round-about buil? Shakespeare Tavern The Shakespeare – Google 2009 -?- Guidepost Guidepost Club Guidepost Club- Guidepost Travellers Rest Travellers Rest- Scotland Gate. I think this one has been on the 'To be demolished list' for years. In the past, Tuesday night Choppington & Dedlington Darts League, renowned for it's food. When The Percy Arms dart team played there, late sixties, we always had a mini bus hired so we could eat and drink all night. And the food was supplied all night. Scotland Gate Club Demolished – QuickTan or Avanti ? Kings Head ??? no idea Lord Clyde/Swan Swan - Barrington Railway Tavern Demolished – I remember a pub on the opposite corner to the Lord Clyde but I do not remember it's name. I assume this is it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyg Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 Have you seen the old top club in the photo Gallery . west end Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Edgar (Eggy1948) Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 As I had a spare, few days, I thought I would check. Unfortunately the time was there but quite often the memory was absolutely blank. Please correct if wrong :-Used to be Now Red Lion Wetherspoon Red Lion – Top End Wharton Arms Wharton Arms– Top End Top Club (destroyed by fire) Destroyed by fire– Top End Top Club (rebuilt and now demolished) Demolished– Top End Alma Inn _ Glebe Road Demolished– Top End Tankerville Arms – Glebe Road Demolished– Top End Fountain Inn demolished ? I have no recollection of it. I'M TOO YOUNG Blue Bell Blue Bell - is it now closed? – Top End Dominic's Dominic's wine bar– Top End Gallery Inn/Balcony Inn ? no idea Kings Head Was the Kings Head the real name for the Grapes before it officially change to The Grapes? Or was there a Kings Head between the Blue Bell & the xxxx/Grapes? Masons Arms (now Tallantyres) Tallantyers Cross Tavern Never heard of it but search shows it was at the Market Place 1888 – Sad Death on the Sixtownships site. Sun Inn Sunn Inn- Market Place Market Place Club Market Place Club- Market Place Turks Head (now part of Tescos formerly Milne House) Tescos- Market Place Howard Arms Market Tavern- Market Place Northumberland Arms Northumberland Arms- Market Place Barrington Arms Barrington Arms (closed) - Market Place Gardeners Arms Veterinary Centre 74 Front St. ? - Front St East Black Bull Black Bull- Front St East Dun Cow/Millfield Dun Cow- Front St East Oddfellows ? No Idea – only no of the one in Blyth Wheatsheaf ? No Idea Bridge Inn ? No Idea Queens Head ? Only know the one in Guidepost Terrier Demolished – Bedlington Stead Lane - now bungalows? Puddlers Arms Demolished – is it now The Bank Top, or was it further up, Glazier/Jubilee Terrace ? Bank Top Hotel Bank Top Hotel – River View Bedlington Railway Tavern Railway Tavern - Bedlington Station Percy Arms Percy Arms - closed Bedlington Station Clayton Arms Clayton Arms – trying to reopen but someone has put all the windows out, AGAIN Bedlington Station Jakes Bar Jakes Bar – Clayton St – on Google street view - 2009 Bedlington Station Station Club Station Cub Bedlington Station Club Domino/Lucifers/Lucys/Palace Demolished – now appartments Bedlington Station Ridge Farm Ridge Farm (closed) - Netherton Glaxo Sports Club Demolished now housing estate- Netherton Netherton Club (opposite Westlea) Netherton Social Club - Netherton Old Netherton Club/Naval Club ? Thought there used to be a Naval club in Nedderton. Hartford Bridge Inn (Jolly Fisherman) ? No Idea Barrington Club/Old German House Inn ? No Idea Todds Off Licence (Barrington Rd -tables inside to sit in and drink) ? No Idea General Havelock General Havelock – East Sleekburn Seven Stars Demolished - Cambois North Blyth Club North Blyth Club NE24 1SD- Cambois Ridley Arms ? Demolished I assume – one photo found on http://www.myheritage.com Cambois Club Cambois Club Buccaneer/Charltons Charlton's - Cambois Forresters Arms Forresters Arms – West Sleekburn Bomarsund Club Bomarsun Social Club - Stakeford Lord Barrington Lord Barrington- Stakeford Half Moon Half Moon- Stakeford Stakeford Bank House Club Demolished – Nursing Home built Cherry Tree Cherry Tree - Guidepost Angler's Arms Angler's Arms Sheep Wash Guidepost Queens Head New Queens Head – Google 2009 -? - Guidepost Anvil Inn Demolished/merged with Old Queens Head - demolished when round-about buil? Shakespeare Tavern The Shakespeare – Google 2009 -?- Guidepost Guidepost Club Guidepost Club- Guidepost Travellers Rest Travellers Rest- Scotland Gate. I think this one has been on the 'To be demolished list' for years. In the past, Tuesday night Choppington & Dedlington Darts League, renowned for it's food. When The Percy Arms dart team played there, late sixties, we always had a mini bus hired so we could eat and drink all night. And the food was supplied all night. Scotland Gate Club Demolished – QuickTan or Avanti ? Kings Head ??? no idea Lord Clyde/Swan Swan - Barrington Railway Tavern Demolished – I remember a pub on the opposite corner to the Lord Clyde but I do not remember it's name. I assume this is it.Passed Queens Head today and all windows blacked out and 'meshed-up' for protection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Robinson Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 Queens Head, opening soon as a .....................? Anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Edgar (Eggy1948) Posted October 25, 2013 Report Share Posted October 25, 2013 Keith - whilst searching for something else I came across a photo of The Bedlington Terrier pub on:- http://www.yourlocal...ngton/pictures/ It's probably my memory playing games with me but for some reason I thought I had read in one of the topics (that I can't find, now) that you had not managed to get a photo of The Bedlington terrier pub before it was demolished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith lockey Posted October 25, 2013 Report Share Posted October 25, 2013 (edited) Yeah, I've got similar photos as well, Eggy, cheers anyway. We were just on about The Terrier today; it used to be a thriving pub. It kind of had two cultures - the afternoon drinkers - ex-miners, etc, and evening drinkers, us youngins, and If you weren't in by 8pm you couldn't get a seat. Then in later years they didn't even bother opening during the day. What a shame, it was once a great pub. Edited October 25, 2013 by keith lockey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maggie/915 Posted October 27, 2013 Report Share Posted October 27, 2013 Just visited Charlton's at Cambois.Brilliant! Someone said it was owned by a relation if Jack Charlton.Either way great place for a walk and then a pint.Oops sorry a coffee.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyg Posted October 27, 2013 Report Share Posted October 27, 2013 I used to drink in the Terrier in the 60/s .and our evening wedding party was held there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercuryg Posted October 28, 2013 Report Share Posted October 28, 2013 Just visited Charlton's at Cambois.Brilliant!Someone said it was owned by a relation if Jack Charlton.Either way great place for a walk and then a pint.Oops sorry a coffee..I believe it's owned and run by Jack's son. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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