Landlords of The Seven Stars since 1900
This is a very good attempt by Heather and George Thomas to assemble a list of publicans in sequence. They have been able to rely on some memories recorded by Hilda Jones. Phil Jones has also assisted in this task. I have added some information from census, directory & parish records. It is presented as “work in progress!” At some stage this information will be added to “Pubs and Ale Houses” Henry Maycock (1901 census) George & Annie Kraker (1902 – 1907, baptism of sons and directory entries) Mr & Mrs Godfrey (1911 census) Arthur Hall Mr & Mrs Hope Gilbert Carthew, who took over as landlord in 1939, (baptism of two sons June 1943) Jack Bunyan Basil Lee Ted Worthington Alf Shaw John and Diane Walters (early 1960’s) Ron and Pearl Hodgkinson (late 1960’s/early 70’s) Jean and Don Wiggins (marriage of daughter Susan, Aug 1972) Pete and Maureen Filer Then possibly three more before… David Hearmon who purchased the Seven Stars from Morrells After that it is a bit sketchy: Dave Hearmon sold off the carpark to Harry North who built the house in the mid to late 1990’s Not sure when he actually sold the Seven Stars and to who. Roy and Debbie Wingrove ran the Stars from late 2003 and had plans to develop a restaurant. Cootz. The pub was closed from April 2005 and re-opened by “Ray and Clare” as "Cootz Wine Bar & Restaurant” around August 2007. (Source: “Cootz Chatter” Volume 1, Issue 1 August 2007) Jackie and Bobby Maynard were landlords from c. 2008 to 2012. They were followed by a lady called Michelle, who was there until it stopped operating. Any further information to confirm, challenge or add to this list with any dates is most welcome. The New Inn This research has also brought to light landlords of the New Inn during the early 20th century:
Pub Happenings - The Seven Stars as remembered by Phil Jones Saturday night:
Because in those days we were good at all of the above, people from the surrounding villages wanted to, and did play for the pub. Even from Bicester. We also had a club called the “Nut Club” where all the members on joining were given a metal nut. Each nut had a number on it. Each member had to carry it with them when visiting the Stars. If caught without it, they had to pay a fine which went into the kitty. This kitty was used for worthy causes, usually our bladders! I can remember the wheelbarrow races that were held, starting and finishing at the pub. These usually resulted in someone ending up in the brook! It was supposed to have been friendly and a non-contact sport One year we had a re-enactment of a battle with The Sealed Knot led by General Tony Tallents. Regulars at the pub in the 1960’s and 70’s: Ron Bayliss Ted Jackson George Davies and Sons Frank Croxford Jim Eustace (who unfortunately passed away while sat at the bar) Keith Hinds Chris and Les Corby Roger Bradshaw George Reynolds Tony Foy (who unfortunately died one night when riding his bike home from the pub) Alan Styles Mike Farquhar (lived in Old Inn Cottage) Ken Pointer Billy Parker and of course, myself! When I first started using the Seven Stars there were three bars. The “Snug” was nearest the road and the “Top Bar” was for men only! These are the things that Phil can remember. There are also things that he cannot remember and those things he would rather forget. Mandy recalls Rusty Adams and his group playing in the village hall after their wedding. (Aug 6th 1983: David Bayliss 21 Bachelor married Maranda Margaret Abbott 19 Spinster) Richard W. Mapplebeckpalmer) |