Walkern, The White Lion, High Street c.1960
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The White Lion, one of many public houses in the village, was called the Rose and Crown in 1766, when it formed part of a marriage settlement between Mary Field and John Smith of Hitchin. Although the marriage settlement is the earliest mention of the house, much of the building dates from the 16th century. Around 1800 the name changed to the White Lion. Walkern was well-known for its production of alcoholic and soft drinks. In 1870 the Wright family took advantage of a deep spring well for brewing. They turned to cider in 1924 - the only cider makers in Hertfordshire. By 1955 they made only soft drinks, and they closed in 1980; the factory, at the south end of the village, is now housing.
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