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Pirton today has two pubs: The Fox and The Motte & Bailey.Two hundred years ago, the village also had two pubs: The Motte, then known as The White Horse, and the long-closed Shoulder of Mutton.
But by 1870, Pirton had eleven pubs. That worked out at roughly one pub for every 30 adult men in the village.
Many of the names of these lost pubs, including The Blacksmith’s Arms, The Old Hall and The Red Lion, are still familiar to villagers today.
Join Jonny Mein for a fascinating talk on the history of Pirton’s pubs from around 1800 to 1920, exploring the sharp rise in the number of village pubs during the nineteenth century and the later decline that arguably continues today.
Jonny is an award-winning author and has lived in Pirton since 2025.
The talk will last approximately one hour, including questions and answers.
Date: Monday 22 June
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: The new pavilion
Doors open: 7.00pm
Bar open from: 7.00pm
Bar closes: 7.50pm for the duration of the talk
Tickets: £6 in advance
On the night: £10, subject to availability, cash only
Copies of Portrait of Pirton: A Century of Change, published in 2005 and edited by Helen Hofton, will also be available to buy on the night for £10 cash.
For more information, please see contact details on the website event (ticket link)
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Pirton Sports and Social Club, Hitchin, United Kingdom
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