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The Crown was situated on Reading Road. This pub is now used as an Asian restaurant.

My grandma’s uncle, (George) Walter Kay, had worked as a coachman for Lord Addington and Sir Cecil Butler, among others. After cars became more prevalent, it’s my understanding he purchased The Crown. (At one point, his father and grandfather had each owned/ran inns.) So, Uncle Walter sent these photos to his niece (Grandma), who was living in USA. It has now been converted to a private residence.

Diane (April 2016)

Converted to a private house in the 2010s

Iain Jones (October 2020)

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Name Dates Comments Gillian Lewis 1980s/1990s Was very disappointed when it changed names to the Tamarind Tree (not a lover of Indian food) as they'd did some really nice meals back in the 80's and 90's Karen D Godfrey 1970s/1990s My parents used to meet up here as my mum lived in the village. I was a customer. I remember my grand parents, parents and other relatives always met here and as a child we all played hide and seek in the huge gardens outside, I have very fond memories of this Pub.

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Picture source: Diane

Picture source: Diane