Image 2002 by Paul Selwood
First Ansell's public House in the area, opened by the Town Mayor,
Thursday 15th April 1976.
Originally a farmhouse, converted at a cost of £67,000.
"Every effort has been made to restore both the house and its gardens
to their former glory...........The ground floor being entirely gutted
and restyled.............The lounge bar having fixed seating in
luxurious dark brown deep button backed Dralon........Wall to wall
carpeting in a rich brown and tan pattern......Walls above plate rack
covered in laurel coloured felt........Highest sections of the ceiling
being a warm brown whilst the lower sections covered in a gold pattern
paper......Curtaining in a brown and tan pattern on an ivory
background. Pelmets in a dark brown, matching the seating........."
