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A black and white street scene featuring a thatched-roof building on the left and a sign for The Square and Compasses pub.

Square and Compasses, 1950s (Cambs Collection)

The Square and Compasses, 46 High Street, Great Shelford

History of the Square and Compasses

1891

Henry Brunning, 26, blacksmith, b Barrington


1911

Stephen Walker, 32, inn-keeper, b Northants


1939

Howard Parker, b 1871, publican


Wally Parker, landlord

Wally’s son

Ron and Mary Hornby

Derek Burton

Ian Carmichael

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  • Public House

Projects

  • Great Shelford

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