Harold Wood: The former Plough at Gallows Corner
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Harold Wood: The former Plough at Gallows Corner
Image: © Nigel Cox Taken: 26 Aug 2013
Virtually up to the start of the Second World War the Plough was an isolated pub at Gallows Corner on the Colchester Road, most frequently used by Eastenders as a watering hole on the way to visit the delights of Southend-on-Sea. But with the post-war residential development of Harold Wood it became a local pub. It eventually ceased trading several years ago, and a devastating fire in April 2011 reduced it to the current burnt-out shell. Plans are currently being drawn up to demolish what remains of the structure and to build a new KFC outlet in its place.
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Image Location
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