IN 1867, with a population of 5,426, the licensed trade had no shortage of premises in Andover.
The list [below] was compiled from a Post Office directory of that year.
I believe the Junction Hotel, which until recently stood at the bottom of Station Approach, has been omitted.
I understand that this was built when the railway came to Andover from London the early 1850s.
High Street: Chequers Inn, Star and Garter, George Inn, Angel, Globe Hotel and Black Swan.
Bridge Street: Railway Inn, New Inn, Wight Bells and White Hart.
London Street: King’s Head, Red Lion and Rising Sun.
Winchester Street: Wellington Inn, Lamb and Masons Arms.
The Acre: Andover Arms (Borough Arms).
New Street: Elephant Inn, Pelican and Bishops Blaize.
Rack Close: Carpenters Arms.
Chantry Street: Eagle and Victoria Arms.
London Road: Queen Charlotte.
Weyhill Road; Railway Tavern.
Folly: Folly Inn.
In addition, there were 12 premises selling various cider, beer, porter, wine and spirits.There were two breweries and two coopers making oak barrels.
Derek Weeks, Martin Way, Andover.
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