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Old English Gentleman, Harston

Old English Gentleman, Vujon, Harston

History of the Old English Gentleman

1839

Built on site of windmill that had burned down a few years previously. The road had been busy until the arrival of the railway in Cambridge. Coprolite works did open nearby for several years.

The origin of the name may have come about after the vicar praised the quality of the builders’ work. (See Harston History)

Applications for spirits licence were made several times in the 19th century but were refused.

1930

Owned by the Star Brewery. The landlord was Cyril E John Turner.

c.2000: Vujon restaurant

2024

The building was demolished and replaced with housing

Information from Ale, Camra newletter, August 2022.

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