61 High Street, The Anchor, Bottisham

History of the Anchor

27 October 1911

The annual gleaners’ tea was held at the Anchor, Bottisham. The large club-room was prettily decorated and tea was served in a capital style. Upwards of 70 persons sat down. During the evening some good songs were rendered by several of the company and all seemed to enjoy themselves thoroughly. Before separating each guest received a quarter of a pound of tea. They toasted the health of Sir Charles Rose, MP, who had liberally subscribed to the funds. 11 10 27d — Mike Petty, Bottisham Scrapbook 1897 to 1990.

14 August 1979

Tolly Cobbold, the brewer, is axing the Anchor pub at Bottisham to avoid spending money on improving its lavatories. They have got two pubs in the village with fairly deficient toilets and have decided to improve those at the White Swan where the business is better. The landlord, Jim Torpey says the Anchor’s customers are very disappointed; it has a crib, pool and darts team and raises money for the Addenbrooke’s cancer scanner appeal. The closure is expected next year — Mike Petty, Bottisham Scrapbook 1897 to 1990.