What would have been your local? Looking back on Thetford’s former pubs
The Green Dragon public house in Thetford, festooned with England Football Team memorabillia in preparation for the up coming World Cup.Pictures:SONYA BROWNCopy:For: TBT/EDP©Eastern Daily Press 2006 - Credit: Archant
Pubs are closing across the region.
A map showing all the pubs in Thetford in 1903. Picture: Katherine Peachey - Credit: Archant
But in days gone by, it seemed there was one on every corner.
In the early 1900s, Thetford had 31 public houses with one for every 148 residents, nearly doubling the national average of 326.
But 116 years later just four from the original list remain.
Here we have created an interactive map showing the pubs dating back to 1903. Many have closed but leave behind a rich history.
You may also want to watch:
Despite this, the town has seen more bars and restaurants opening, showing the change in people's social habits.
Earlier this year councillor Terry Jermy said: "People don't tend to go out drinking too much during the week now and if they are drinking, it tends to be at home with supermarket-purchased alcohol."
Most Read
- 1 Thetford man wanted in connection with assault
- 2 Two 'cowardly bullies' sentenced for Christmas attack at Center Parcs
- 3 'Beers, big TVS and men's mental health': New barbershop to open in town
- 4 Teen to mark first ever flight - by jumping out of the plane for charity
- 5 Part of A11 closed due to crash involving motorbike
- 6 New £39million hub officially opens to the public
- 7 Norfolk nursery nominated for national award
- 8 Teen stabbed in Thetford
- 9 'A kick in the teeth' - Sainsbury's staff angry at Boxing Day 'gift'
- 10 Two lorries and car crash causing A11 to be partially blocked
Bucking the trend is The Green Dragon which has been purchased by the Craft Union Pub Company and has been undergoing a restoration throughout the year.
-What are your thoughts on pubs in Thetford? Email marc.betts@archant.co.uk
