A Look Back at Perry Hill’s New Inn and a family that once ran it

Jan Messinger tells the story of landlord William Brewer Buckle.
The New Inn Pub, Worplesdon
Perry Hill’s New Inn pub, Worplesdon

Perry Hill’s local pub, once called the New Inn, and more recently the White Lyon and Dragon is now closed – and it has certainly had its ups and downs over the years.

In the article, Jan, who is a trustee of the Sidney Sime Gallery,  tells the story of William Brewer Buckle, landlord of the New Inn pub on Perry Hill, and his family.

You can read the full article at the The Guildford Dragon News here >

The now closed White Lyon and Dragon pub at Perry Hill, Worplesdon.
It is understood Sime sat in the corner of the pub with a glass of whiskey and his trusty sketch book.

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