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The Red Lion was situated at 71 Ilford Hill. This pub closed in 2005 and has also traded under various other names, Lloyds No. 1, Mainstreet, The Greene Castle, Blah-blahs, and the Rat & Carrot. As at May 2010 it is a bar/restaurant called If.
Source: Colin Price
The building is currently being used as offices by contractors working on Crossrail work on Ilford Station.
Colin Price (June 2021)
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Name Dates Comments Duncan Gillies 1965/1966 I am a Kiwi who was at sea and used to drink with a lot of Irishmen in the Public bar. I have many fond memories of that time. I was in Digs at the time just around the corner. David Alcock 1958/1974 I remember the landlady and her husband. He in smart suit and tie and she in a cocktail dress as if they were at a smart party. Barmaids Lil and Nell, in waitress uniform were beloved of all customers and took no nonsense. Dudley Moore once played jazz piano there bar in the early 60's. The vast saloon bar was smart with a sit down restaurant and bar food. I started work at Ilford Ltd in 1958 just across the road. Nick Cook 1956/1968 My parents ran the pub during these times, and their names were Ken and Margaret cook. Also re the other comment about the public bar, the main character amongst the Irish customers was known as the sherriff, they say it was because he had an acre of land and a cow in Eire. Nigel Giddings 1963/1966 Friend of Nick Cook went to school with son of manager. stayed at this pub upstairs on weekends. went to cranbrook College with him.
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Date of photo: 2012	Picture source: Colin Price
Date of photo: 2017	Picture source: Colin Price