The A342 passes The Charlton Cat
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The A342 passes The Charlton Cat
Image: © Stuart Logan Taken: 25 Apr 2013
This establishment was originally called the Red Lion, later the Poores Arms (after Edward Poore, Lord of the nearby Manor of Rushall circa 18th C.). However the villagers had long known it as "The Cat", from the badly-painted lion on the original sign and this name was formally adopted in 1921. It's notable for its association with Stephen Duck, 18th century poet. The "Duck Feast", held annually at the Charlton Cat in the first week of June, commemorates his life and work. The cost is met from the rent of "Duck's Acre", a field in Rushall donated for the purpose by Lord Palmerston. N.B. signboard! What a pity if all this charming history was consigned to the great wheelybin full of lost pubs.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.301661
Longitude
-1.838294