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Hampshire Pubs - any ideas where to find info?

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Mad Alice

Mad Alice Report 19 Jun 2005 07:29

My 6x gGrandfather kept the Castle of Comfort Inn in Medstead Hampshire in the late 1700's. Has anyone got any ideas where OI can find information about Hampshire pubs? alice

Merry

Merry Report 19 Jun 2005 08:15

Can't answer your question (though could easily visit Minstead and try out any remaining inns for you and take photos if it's a nice day lol) Anyway - This book looks quite interesting, though centred on 100 years before your ancestor was at the Inn - maybe your family were there earlier too?? See http://myweb.tiscali(.)co.uk/nova_foresta_books/minstead.htm (Remove brackets) Sarah

Tc

Tc Report 19 Jun 2005 11:34

Hi Alice Just 'googled' it, looks as though it's still on the go, may have previous history details if you give them a bell The Castle of Comfort, Medstead - pub details Address: Castle Street, Medstead, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 5LU [map] Tel: 01420 562112 Tom

Merry

Merry Report 19 Jun 2005 11:52

If it's still there, as previous message suggests and if it's a nice day tomorrow I could check it out!! Will also sample the beer for you (real ale I mean, if they have it) to confirm if your ancestor is being followed by adequate brewery/freeholder. Let me know if you would like my in-depth report!?? Sarah

Merry

Merry Report 19 Jun 2005 11:59

Photo of it on this site: http://www.minden-rose(.)org.uk/minden_day_2003(.)htm (Remove brackets) Sarah

Mad Alice

Mad Alice Report 19 Jun 2005 14:33

Thank you all for your help. I have sent you a message Sarah - If you find any info it is definitely worth a pint of the real ale stuff next time I go to Hampshire! Alice