The Pubs

The Three Horseshoes

Among 18th century leases of the Pisford's Charity cottages were a cooper and a "victualler" (i.e. one who supplies food). In 1823 2 cottages were leased to Thomas Walton, yeoman, in 1845 and were described as of "Horseshoes", brewer. This is now the Three Horseshoes.

1900's	1930's
1930's	1990's
1990's	07/11/2002
Backyard of The Three Horseshoes with pump, December 1972

The Malt Shovel

In 1801 the Malt Shovel is described as the "newly erected malthouse", and incorporates an earlier half timbered building. (Charles Penn, the publican, took over the Malt Shovel in 1908.and was also there in 1910 but we have no more information than that).

Postcard of The Malt Shovel circa 1908	Postcard from same period and source, looking farther down towards the Bottom End
The Malt Shovel, showing timber-framed building with large sandstone chimney against the gable June 1970	The Malt Shovel, showing the old timber-framed structure at the back and the huge stone gable chimney

The Shunt

The house that was situated on the Watery Lane side of Weston crossroads (demolished in 2009) was also, long ago, a pub.

The Shunt, with the new house in the background, in 2008