The London Regional Inventory of Pub Interiors of Special Historic Interest was published in April 2004 and, in order for you to keep your copy up to date, occasional updates will appear on this page in the same order as the pubs appear in the booklet.

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London Regional Inventory Update - November 2006

Here is an update on the London Regional Inventory of Pub Interiors of Special Historic Interest. This update contains additions, deletions and changes made since Update No.5 (July 2006).

North London

N1: Island Queen, 87 Noel Road - is currently undergoing repairs to its ceiling but remains open.

South East London

SE5: Joiners' Arms, 35 Denmark Hill - has been added to the Regional Inventory.

SE15: Glengall Tavern, 1 Bird in Bush Road - has been added to the Regional Inventory.

SE16: Mayflower, 117 Rotherhithe Street - I hear that it has been refurbished but I haven't inspected it yet.

SE22: Herne Tavern, 2 Forest Hill Road - I hear that it has been refurbished. I haven't inspected it yet but reports indicate that the refurbishment has been a sensitive one.

South West London

SW11: Windsor Castle, 36 St John's Hill - has been added to the Regional Inventory.

SW15: Duke's Head, 8 Lower Richmond Road - after gaining listed building consent for refurbishment work started earlier this autumn and the pub reopened on Monday 30 October. I think that on the whole Young's have done a good job here. The large riverside room is now smarter but still comfortable and the beautiful fabrics (upholstery and curtains) add a touch of luxury. In my opinion, however, the decision to split the etched glass screen between the two front rooms with a doorway was regrettable but apart from this the pub's original features have been enhanced by this refurbishment.

SW17: White Lion, 99 Summerstown - has been added to the Regional Inventory.

West London

W6: Queens Arms, 171 Greyhound Road - this pub has been completely done-up and is now an upmarket gastropub run by the same people as the Freemasons in Wandsworth. It has been deleted from the Regional Inventory owing to an insensitive refurbishment.

W9: Warrington Hotel, 93 Warrington Crescent - was bought by celebrity restaurateur, Gordon Ramsay in October as one of a chain of gastropubs. He is reported to be very aware of the importance of its interior so here's hoping.

WC1: Duke of York, 7 Roger Street - some of its etched windows have been replaced with clear glass but in my opinion this is not enough to affect its National Inventory status.

Outer London

UB6: Bridge, Western Avenue, Greenford - was refurbished earlier this year but I haven't inspected it yet.

Finally, a message from Geoff Brandwood: Christmas is coming. Stuck for prezzies? Why not give your nearest and dearest a copy of 'Licensed to Sell: The History and Heritage of the Public House' co-authored by Geoff Brandwood and Andrew Davison with Mick Slaughter's brilliant photography? A mere £13.50 including UK postage. Geoff could send direct with a message of your choosing. And, of course, if you haven't got a copy yourself yet, then now's the time. Cheques should be made out to Geoff Brandwood at 2 Rothesay Avenue, Richmond-on-Thames, TW10 5EA.

Jane Jephcote, Chair of London Pubs Group

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London Regional Inventory Update - July 2006

Here is an update on the London Regional Inventory of Pub Interiors of Special Historic Interest. This update contains additions, deletions and changes made since Update No.4 (July 2005).

North West London

NW1: Feathers, 43 Linhope Street - has been refurbished but I haven't inspected it yet.

NW6: Carlton Tavern, 33a Carlton Vale - has been added to the Regional Inventory.

NW8 Richmond Arms, 1 Orchardson Street - has been added to the Regional Inventory.

South West London

SW14: Charlie Butler, 40 Mortlake High Street - has been deleted from both the National and Regional Inventories as it has had an insensitive refurbishment.

West London

W1: Stag's Head, 102 New Cavendish Street - has been added to the Regional Inventory

W2: Mitre, 24 Craven Terrace - has been sensitively refurbished so remains on the Regional Inventory

W6: Queen's Arms, 171 Greyhound Road - is closed and sold for redevelopment as a bar/restaurant

W9: Chippenham, 207 Shirland Road - been sensitively refurbished so remains on the Regional Inventory

W9: Skiddaw, 46 Chippenham Road - has been added to the Regional Inventory

Outer London

HA2: Half Moon, 1 Roxeth Hill, Harrow - I hear that it has been refurbished but I haven't yet inspected it

HA2: Rayners Hotel, Village Way East, Rayners Lane - has been listed grade II but is currently closed with an uncertain future

HA5: Case is Altered, Eastcote High Road, Eastcote - has been added to the National Inventory

RM1: Wheatsheaf, 45 Wheatsheaf Road, Romford - has been added to the Regional Inventory

RM10: Eastbrook Dagenham Road, Dagenham - has been added to both the Regional and National Inventories.

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London Regional Inventory Update - July 2005

This update contains additions, deletions and changes made since the February 2005 update.

East London

E1: Golden Heart, 110 Commercial Street, Spitalfields - has been added to the Regional Inventory

East Central London

EC1: Hand and Shears, 1 Middle Street, Smithfield - now also on the National Inventory

EC4: Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese, 145 Fleet Street, Holborn - now also on the National Inventory

North West London

NW5: Bull and Gate, 389 Kentish Town Road, Kentish Town - has been added to the Regional Inventory

NW5: Lord Southampton, 2 Southampton Road, Kentish Town - has been added to the Regional Inventory

South East London

SE15: Ivy House (formerly Stuart Arms), Stuart Road, Nunhead - has been added to the Regional Inventory

SE24: Commercial, 210 - 212 Railton Road, Herne Hill - has been deleted from the Regional Inventory

West London

W4: Duke of York, 107 Devonshire Road, Chiswick - has been added to the Regional Inventory

W4: Old Pack Horse, 434 Chiswick High Road, Chiswick - has been added to the Regional Inventory

W6: Hope and Anchor, 20 Macbeth Street, Hammersmith - has now been listed Grade II

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London Regional Inventory Update - February 2005

East London

E7: Old Spotted Dog, 212 Upton Lane, Forest Gate - currently closed - future uncertain

North London

N1: Prince of Wales, 1a Sudeley Street, Islington - has been added to the Regional Inventory

N1: Stag's Head, Orsman Road, Hoxton - has been added to the Regional Inventory

N4: Salisbury, 1 Grand Parade, Green Lanes, Harringay - telephone number should be 020 8800 9617

N16: Rose and Crown, 199 Stoke Newington Church Street, Stoke Newington - has been added to the Regional Inventory

N17: Beehive, Stoneleigh Road, Tottenham - has been added to the Regional Inventory

North West London

NW8: Crocker's Folly, 24 Aberdeen Place, Maida Vale - currently closed - future uncertain

South East London

SE11: Old Red Lion, 42 - 44 Kennington Park Road, Kennington - now also on the National Inventory

SE24: Commercial, 210 - 212 Railton Road, Herne Hill - refurbished in October/November 2004 - the only original fixtures and fittings that remain are the bar-back, bar counter and chequered gutter in the saloon, some of the exterior glazing, and the wall panelling in the saloon although this has been stained in an inappropriate shade

South West London

SW14: Charlie Butler, 40 Mortlake High Street, Mortlake - has been added to the Regional Inventory (see article by Geoff Brandwood)

SW17: Little House (formerly Queen Victoria), 13 Tooting Grove, SW17 - has been added to the Regional Inventory

SW19: King's Head, 18 Merton High Street, Merton - despite objections from South West London branch and the London Pubs Group, planning permission for conversion to offices was granted in the early summer 2004 and it closed on 3 July 2004

West London

For all W1 and W2 pubs the local planning authority should be Westminster, not Wandsworth

West Central London

WC1: Duke of York, 7 Roger Street, Bloomsbury - now also on the National Inventory

Outer London

IG5: Doctor Johnson, Longwood Gardens, Barkingside - now statutorily listed grade II

KT1: Buckingham Arms, 104 Villiers Road, Kingston upon Thames - the name is incorrect - it should be Duke of Buckingham

KT8: King's Arms Hotel, Lion Gate, Hampton Court Road, East Molesey - refurbished in the summer of 2004 - the stained glass panels have been removed but it remains on the Regional Inventory

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