The Blue Bell, 351 High Street

The Blue Bell Inn was situated at no. 351 High Street. This part of the High Street was built in the early 1870s and the Blue Bell’s first landlord was a Mrs H. Jolley. Drinking was a very popular pastime 100 years ago. Many workers were employed in hot, dusty and dry conditions and headed straight for the local inn at the end of each day. Because there were very few public meeting places pubs were also used as venues for meetings and for business and by many clubs and societies.