Eastcote, The Case Is Altered c.1965
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Photo ref: E178006
Photo of Eastcote, The Case Is Altered c.1965

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In 1891 a fire caused considerable damage to the fabric of the building, and the impression from the photograph is of a complete rebuilding soon after that date. From an internal inspection, however, it is soon clear that the 17th century was not completely obliterated in its dark friendly bar. To the left of the photograph a glimpse is afforded of a weather-boarded timber barn converted relatively recently to restaurant use. It is a pity that the setting of the building has not entirely retained its rural air.

Memories of Eastcote, the Case is Altered c1965

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On March 3rd 2007 Whitethorn Morris danced at The Case is Altered at Eastcote again. Although my wife Elizabeth and I had retired from the morris "side" to live in Devon in 2006, the dancers invited us both to come out of retirement and join them for a day of dancing in both Harrow and then this nice pub. The sun shone, the sky was blue, the pub served good ...see more
In the 1980's and 1990's morris dancers and their musicians often entertained at weekends in the pub garden at the front of "The Case is Altered". The Whitethorn Morris dancers and their Whitethorn Band performed at this popular venue on summer Saturdays many times. Passers-by would stop and join the pub regulars to form a large crowd to stand and watch. ...see more