Devonshire Arms, 1 Ramsey Road, Dovercourt
Dovercourt pub history index
Devonshire Arms, 1 Ramsey Road, Dovercourt
Kindly provided by Harwich and Dovercourt
Cobbold and Co had this building erected in 1937/38 and it opened in April 1938 as the most modern hotel in the area. The development included two large bars panelled in oak and the saloon bar had a lift installed to the kitchen, on the first floor there was accommodation for the licensee as well as five Luxurious guest rooms. Outside, a large area provided parking for 150-200 Cars. There was also a York stone paved garden area and five large heated lock up garages. Originally Built at a cost of £ 10,000 The pub was renamed the Devon in the new century, in 2012 part of the premises was converted into a convenience store.
Known Residents
The following entries are in this format:
Year/Publican or other Resident/Relationship to Head and or Occupation/Age/Where Born/Source.
1938- A.E.Bye *
1950 -1967 Harry and Elsie Smith *
1964 W. Marsh *
1967 D.J.Noseley *
1976-1978 Paul Stevens *
* Provided By Steve - Harwich & Dovercourt
Provided by Kevan