The White Horse Inn, High Street, Steyning

Image: © Simon Carey Taken: 29 May 2016

Steyning's main public house was first mentioned in records in 1614 but is probably older. The inn was a coaching stop and was extensively refurbished in the 18th century and was important enough to be the venue of borough court hearings, quarter sessions and important meetings. During the 19th century it was also home to the local tax office and a staging house for long distance post. In 1949 a fire ripped through the part of the building facing the street and the remains were demolished, see https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/47/88/5b/47885bb9c53f1c81f5ae77b1ff634071.jpg for an image of the pre 1949 block. Consequently the extensive stabling dating from the early 19th century at the rear of the premises was converted into new bars and guest rooms. One of three pubs on the High Street, see also Image and Image

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