The Volunteer Tavern, New Street

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The Volunteer Tavern, New Street

Image: © Anthony Vosper Taken: 28 May 2012

In the past Pubs called The Volunteer would be the mustering points for a call to arms. The sign to this particular pub is just plain, but in the past could have displayed the uniform to the local regiment of which the gathered troops would serve. There are a large number of pubs in this square.

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Image Location

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Latitude
51.45759
Longitude
-2.582142