Pubs in Ware

[yonder]

I wonder if anyone can help.
 I am trying to trace a Pub in Ware which had a fire and was destroyed. I think this happened between 1920 and 1930.
My Grandfather Frederick Thomas Down and Grandmother Jane Down were living there with their children Frederick Down and Eva Down.
I think that there were 3 pubs in a row and I have found an address of 6 west Street Ware. but I don't know if this is an address they were rehoused to, or the address of the Pub.
I am trying to trace their movements during this time.
If anyone can give me some advice I would be very grateful.

Thank You Yvonne

[linmey]

Hi Yvonne,
                  The only pub I can think of in West Street is now called The Old Punch House, but although I dont suppose it was the original name, the address is number 7 West Street, so it could possibly have been next door to the one you are  looking for depending on the street numbering.
        I have been told Ware had more pubs than any other town in England so there were obviously a lot more than there are now. Number 5 West Street was once The White Swan Inn so perhaps your pub could have been number 6 in the middle. 
           Best wishes,  Linda.

[linmey]

I forgot to mention that Tescos is now on the site of number 5 West Street.

[yonder]

Thanks Linda I think you are right, The pub I am looking for could well have been number 6 West Street,
Have you any Idea  where to look for further information about this, and if this pub was the one which had the fire?

[linmey]

Hi Yvonne,
                  There seem to be a growing number of RootsChatters interested in Ware so they may have some ideas or be able to help when they see this thread. Otherwise, being a local girl, I can probably find something out for you. I have been visiting Ware chapels and the library to find out various things so I will add the pub to my list if you still dont have the info. Ware museum is very good but staffed by volunteers and only open a couple of days a week, but I know some RootsChatters have e mailed for information.
    I will see what I can find out.
           Best wishes  Linda.

[yonder]

Thanks Linda,  I live in the West Midlands so it is difficult to search myself.

How I wish I had asked more as a child, but as all the relatives who would have known are now dead, It's like trying to do a jigsaw puzzle, finding all the pieces,

Thanks again Yvonne

[linmey]

Hi Yvonne,
                  I believe there was also a Crown and Anchor pub in West Street. I wonder if that could be the one you are looking for! I will see what I can find out. I know its difficult when you live a distance away.
    Bye for now.   Linda.

[alcrighton]

Hi Yvonne,

Have you seen Keith Bateman's Rootschat web page?

http://batemans-history.rootschat.net/bygoneage.htm

There are a number of old photos of Ware.

Regards,

Al

[Keith Bateman]

Well Al - nice to see some-one knows the place to look for information on Ware!! 

Cheers

Keith