Woodham Walter, The Bell 1903
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The Bell (left) was 'well-situated for trade in the populous and respectable village of Woodham Walter', said one advertisement. The tradition that it was built the same year as the church (1563) seems improbable. In its heyday, The Bell had a tap-room, two parlours, three bedrooms, three attics, beer- and liquor-cellars, a bake-office and a brewery.
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A Selection of Memories from Woodham Walter
For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. Here are some from Woodham Walter
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Does anyone know what became of the family named CASTON who ran the Bell Inn in the early 60's ? JANE CASTON was my friend back then and I remember the fun we had and sleeping over at the Bell Inn with a ghost or two. She had a sister SALLY CASTON. Jane and I lost touch when I came to Canada. Please email me if this rings a bell (no pun). lasreed@shaw.ca Lynda (nee Service)
I AGREE WITH THE OTHER PERSON WHO POSTED THEIR MEMORY,I HAVE BEEN GOING IN THIS PUB SINCE I WAS A BABY AND LIVED IN LITTLE BADOW. I HAVE BEEN LIVING IN SPAIN FOR 20 YEARS AND ALWAYS WENT TO VISIT THE PUB WHILST HERE ON HOLIDAY,NOW I LIVE IN MALDON AND I STILL USED THE PUB AND CONSIDERED IT MY LOCAL. WITH SUCH A FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE AND LOVELY SURROUNDINGS AND REALLY GOOD TASTING BEER,MEETING PEOPLE ...see more
Did you see the chronicle a few weeks ago.? ITS NOW BEEN 3 MONTHS Everyone has got to stand up and do something about it i believe there is a petion which you can sign in woodham walter shop.Everyone must sign it if they want The Bell to have a future! Its such a nice pub why shoud it be turned into a house just because the owner wants to make some money! ( so far the planning permission has been rejected lucky enough)
I have drunk at The Bell in Woodham Walter all my life, nearly 70 years. I have seen many things from the ghost sitting in the corner by the side of the fire to the changes of managment running it, and it unfortunately being sold to the wrong person, who has no interest in the place whatsoever. My friends and I used to meet there every night, we used to have a really good laugh either sitting inside by ...see more
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