Rose and Crown, 2 Glebe Way, Impington

History of the Rose and Crown

Listed building:

Late C16 and early C17. Timber framed, plastered and exposed; long straw thatch and plain tile roofs. Original cottage with lobby entry, one storey and attic, partly demolished and replaced by two storey building of three timber framed bays.

Further information from History of Inns and Public House Histon and Impington (1990)

By the early 17th cent. the right hand part of the building had been pulled down and a two storey building of three timber-framed bays erected.

19th cent.: the building was used as a weaving shed and contained a look operated by Charles Lucas, son of Stephen Lucas who owned the building until the 1840s.

On part of the car park were two old thatched cottages which were constructed from a former barn and known as the “Meetingers House” which was the first meeting place for Nonconformists in the village.

At the back was a long low building with a rook covering a skittle alley. “Four Corners”, four huge skittles were set up and a flat “Cheese” three inches thick and 8 inches in diameter was thrown at them.

1843 James Cotton purchased property and built detached house next door. He transfers name ‘Rose and Crown’ from pub that was to be renamed The Green Hill.

1844 James Cotton’s daughter married, Elizabeth to Charles Fisk. James described as publican and gardener.

1850 Charles Papworth publican.

1851 George Diver publican. He had been publican at the Windmill which had ceased trading.

1858 Robert Holliday took over. Early Baptist Deacons’ meeting were held in the club room at the back.

1865 – 1870 Thomas Chaman licensee. In 1867 there was a meeting of the Lodge of Ancient Shepherdry.

1871 Rose and Crown

Charles Stearn, 36, publican, b Histon

Elizabeth, 34, b Histon

1881 Mill Lane

Charles Stearn, 48, publican, b Histon

Elizabeth, 45, b Histon

1875, rear of Rose and Crown during Histon Feast, 6th July

1880 on death of Charles Fisk property put up for sale.Included was the Meetingers House, used by dissenters in the 18th cent. Property bought by brewers, P & A Meyer of Orwell.

1892 T Muncey licensee

1896 Henry Matthews licensee

1901 George Elsom, former sergeant major in Royal Artillery. After his death c.1920 his widow Margaret took over.

1933 Walter Simons licensee

1937 Walter Churcher

1940 Joseph Cox