The Cat, Upavon

[Dave26]

Does anyone remember The Cat pub on the outskirts of Upavon? My Grandmother stayed there in 1917, when my Grandfather was stationed at the Royal Flying School. I think it was still open in the 1960s but I think it has closed since then. I have had a look on the web but can't find anything about it. Can anyone help please?

Dave

[iluleah]

None of the lost pub website have it on and there is ( was) a pub called  " something" cat ( Ah "Charlton" but that is in Charlton http://whatpub.com/pubs/SWN/158/charlton-cat-charlton , maybe it had a 'kitten' in Upavon

This gives you a good history of the area http://history.wiltshire.gov.uk/community/getcom.php?id=229

[Flattybasher9]

The only names I am getting are
The New Inn, until mid 1800's
Poore's Inn, now
The Charlton Cat,
The Antelope Inn
The Ship Inn
The Cat Tavern, in Salisbury

Regards

Malky

[Gadget]

Hi

I think it's just beyond Rushall

Google streetview here:

http://goo.gl/maps/pfsxo


Gadget

[Flattybasher9]

"I think it's just beyond Rushall"

Sign on the side of the building says "The Carlton Cat."

Regards

Malky

[Gadget]

"I think it's just beyond Rushall"

Sign on the side of the building says "The Carlton Cat."

Regards

Malky

So I reckon that's it then, Malky. Rushall, Charlton and Upavon are very close together.

http://goo.gl/maps/O42Iv

Gadget

[Dave26]

Many thanks everyone. Judging by the Google street view I think that is the place. It probably changed it's name from 1917.

Dave

[toby webb]

Often referred to simply as The Cat, the Charlton Cat has quite a history. It was involved in the 1830s agricultural machine breaking riots and more famously with Stephen Duck. Googling his name  in conjunction with Charlton will tell you of the annual Stephen Duck Feast which your grandfather may have witnessed.

[toby webb]

For a taste of Stephen Duck's poetry open Wiltshire file "Duck Family of Calne" last opened 26 Feb.2013.