66 High Street, King William IV, William House, Hinxton

History of the William IV

The King William IV was well known as a place to play Ring the Bull; one would throw rings onto a hook on the wall.

Early 20th century: landlords were the Straceys

Then, the Potters

1939

Walter Potter, b 1884, innkeeper

Phoebe, b 1888

Phyllis, b 1920

James Brown, b 1910, tiler

The Bagnells.

1960 the property was delicensed and became a private home, William House.

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