The Swan Still Standing After All This Time.

A Memory of Cippenham.

Now living across the other side of the world, I recently surveyed my old haunts on Google Maps and it's so good to know that the old Swan is still standing - and looking better than ever, in fact. Much tidied-up, but still outwardly almost unchanged. Presumably now two decent sized houses? Hopefully not flats.

My wife and I worked for nearly two years as part time bar staff in the Swan in 1969/70 when we were saving to get married. Fond memories of Fred and Mary and their mad Alsatian (whose name I'm afraid I cannot remember).
Many's the time I staggered back home across the village green thanks to the generosity of the regulars who had stood me "one for yourself." A great tradition that has not made the transition to this part of the world.

How did that relatively small housing area maintain three pubs for so long? Good to see that two of them are still in business, especially as so many English villages have none at all now. I do so miss the English pubs.

Thank goodness the green is still there also. How on earth has that stood the ravages of the housing boom?
Ah, memories!


Added 01 October 2019

#677883

Comments & Feedback

Be the first to comment on this Memory! Starting a conversation is a great way to share, and get involved! Why not give some feedback on this Memory, add your own recollections, or ask questions below.

Add your comment

You must be signed-in to your Frith account to post a comment.

Sign-in or Register to post a Comment.

Sparked a Memory for you?

If this has sparked a memory, why not share it here?