Bell, 617 Forest Road, London, E17 4NE
Walthamstow pub history index
The 1915 winner of the East London & City CAMRA East London pub of the year.
A listing of historical public houses, Taverns, Inns, Beer Houses and Hotels in Essex.
The Bell Inn circa 1900-1910
The Bell Inn, Hoe Street circa 1900 ( this is a thumbnail to a huge picture)
Kindly provided by Colleen
Bell, 617 Forest Road, Walthamstow - circa 1947
Kindly provided by, and copyright of Brian Fowler
Bell, 617 Forest Road, London, E17 4NE 6th April 2000
Bell, 617 Forest Road, London, E17 4NE in 2020
Taken by Ian Rose.
Residents at this address
1861/William Foyne/Licensed Victualler/../../History of Walthamstow 1861
1862/William Foyne/../../../Kelly's
1870/James Gilburt/../../../Kelly's
1874/Henry Nunn/../../../Kelly's
1881/William F. McDaniel/Licensed Victualler/61/Shoreditch, Middlesex/Census
1881/Martha A. McDaniel/Wife/51/Aylesbury, Buckingham/Census
1881/Annue McDaniel/Daughter, Assistant/27/Shoreditch, Middlesex/Census
1881/John McDaniel/Son, Assistant/21/Shoreditch, Middlesex/Census
1881/Fanny McDaniel/Daughter, Assistant/20/Shoreditch, Middlesex/Census
1881/Thomas Bromley/Father in Law, Annuitant/79/Aylesbury, Buckingham/Census
1881/Maria Ginger/General Servant/22/Aylesbury, Buckingham/Census
1882/William Frederick McDaniel/../../../Kelly's
1886/William Frederick McDaniel/../../../Kelly's
In
1891 and earlier, William Henry Worton is at the
Duke of Wellington,
Cyprus Street, Bethnal Green.
1896/William Henry Worton/../../../Petty Sessions
1901/William H Worton/Licensed Victualler/48/Shoreditch, London/Census
1901/Louisa M Worton/Wife/40/Shoreditch, London/Census
1901/William J Worton/Son, Barman/17/Bethnal Green, London/Census
1901/Julius H Worton/Son, Barman/15/Bethnal Green, London/Census
1901/Walter Hagger/Barman/21/Wood Green, London/Census
1901/Charles Hagger/Barman/17/Wood Green, London/Census
1901/John Knights/Barman/15/Walthamstow, Essex/Census
1901/William Porter/Potman, Widow/29/Bethnal Green, London/Census
1902/William Henry Worton/../../../Petty Sessions
1902/William Henry Worton/../../../Kelly's
1908/William Henry Worton/../../../Kelly's
1911/William Henry Worton/Licensed Victualler/58/Shoreditch, London/Census
1911/Louisa Maria Worton/Wife/50/Shoreditch, London/Census
1911/Archibald Shaw/Barman/23/Edinburgh/Census
1911/Arthur Martin/Barman/23/Bow, London/Census
1911/William Rolan/Barman/21/Ballyjamesduff/Census
1911/Gordon Jarrard/Barman/21/Tottenham/Census
1911/Robert Tarbard/Barman/21/Bow, London/Census
1911/Martrha Byard/Cook/47/Holborn, London/Census
1912/William Henry Worton/../../../Kelly's
1917/William Henry Worton/Wine & Spirit Merchant/../../Kelly's
27/9/1919/Athole Murray Kemp-Gee & Thomas Urbane Blanchett/../../../Petty Sessions
12/6/1920/Athole Murray Kemp-Gee & John Arnold Osteritter/../../../Petty Sessions
5/11/1921/Athole Murray Kemp-Gee & William George Mason/../../../Petty Sessions
21/7/1923/Henry Levy/../../../Petty Sessions
25/7/1925/Henry Levy & Ernest Walter Burden/../../../Petty Sessions
1925/Ernest Walter Burdon/../../../Kelly's
6/11/1929/Henry Levy & Arthur Frederick Pearson/../../../Petty Sessions
24/9/1930/Thomas Herbert Smythers & Arthur Frederick Pearson/../../../Petty Sessions
19/7/1933/Percy Francis Cole & Ivy Ethel Maude Cole/../../../Petty Sessions
1946 - October 1947/Frederick and Frances Fowler/Under Managers/../../Family History ***
Frederick and Frances Fowler were next at the The Mitre, Duke Street Hill, London Bridge. ***
Friday 14 October 2022 - Stonegate Media:
A warm welcome is on the menu at The Bell in Walthamstow as locals can once again enjoy great British pub hospitality following its refurbishment. The much-loved pub on Forest Road has had a £418,000 refurbishment to combine the best of British pub traditions with today’s top quality customer experience.
General Manager of The Bell, Dave Morrish, his son Joseph and his English bulldog, Bonnie are leading the welcoming party with many recognisable faces behind the bar to serve customers. Dave has worked in the pub industry for years and is delighted to show off the new-look, friendly pub to regulars and new customers, also welcoming your four-legged friends.
Speaking this week, Dave said: “This is an exciting new chapter for this brilliant pub which is so loved by so many here in Walthamstow. The Bell has had a great past as one of East London’s best pubs and now it has a great future ahead too. It is good to be here and meet so many locals. The Bell has been part of the community for years and that will continue. It has a great presence on the street and with these big windows it’s light, airy and welcoming. The warmth and character of The Bell is still here, just as it has always been. We have refreshed the décor and furniture and it’s a brilliant place for everyone to come in and meet up. It’s not just about the quality food and drinks we have, it’s about being the social hub of the area. Pubs are the original and best meeting place for communities and The Bell is a classic example of this. We are here for everyone, all day, every day. I’m very proud of this great pub. Come in and see for yourself.”
Bookings for the function room, which is available for local clubs, businesses and groups, are growing and there are plenty of events and offers to look forward to in the run up to Christmas, such as Halloween. New booth seating has been installed with built in screens, perfect for any sports fans looking to catch the next big match, and just in time for the World Cup.
Dave added: “The beauty of The Bell is that it is perfect for popping in to for a drink or bite to eat with friends, family, neighbours or colleagues or it’s a great choice for a special occasion. Day or night, we can help you celebrate! Simply enjoy top food, drinks and great service. Download the Order and Pay App and you don’t even have to leave your table to place your order at the bar. We really will help you sit back, relax and enjoy The Bell. This is what a winning pub is all about.”
Customers can explore the extended food and drinks menus with a focus on craft beers and artisan gins and spirits, traditional and contemporary cocktails, which are two for one all day every day and great choice of pub food favourites, delicious burgers and pizzas. The pub is also open for breakfast every day from 9am, serving a range of classic breakfast dishes.
Keep up to date on news and offers by visiting the pub’s website and follow The Bell on social media.
*** Provided by Brian Fowler