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The Diggings, 2 Shingay Road, Steeple Morden

History of The Diggings

c1865: built as a beerhouse for Philip and Arthur Hugh Meyer.. The local area contained deposits of coprolite.  The Meyers created a brewing business but sold out in 1897. However the Meyers kept the Diggings.

1871 – 1879 Edward Williams licensee

1879 – 1897 James Walker licensee

1897 inquest into the death of an infant named the location Walker’s Corner public house

1900 – 1907 Frederick John Carter licensee

1907 -1937 Lawrence Hurrell licensee

1909 on death of Arthur Meyer, house sold to Capt Phillips.

1937 – 1956 Norman Williams licensee

1956 closed as a pub.

(See Steeple Morden History website)

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