The Steamer, Welwyn
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The Steamer, Welwyn
Image: © Stephen McKay Taken: 12 Oct 2021
This pub on London Road dates from about 1851. The unusual name is thought to derive from the coming of the railway (Digswell Viaduct is visible from the pub). The sign, however, depicts a different use of the word - the practice of adding an additional horse, a 'steamer', to a wagon to assist in the ascent of the hill towards Hatfield. The pub was acquired by McMullen’s, a Hertford brewery, in 1920 and it remains part of their estate today.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.827438
Longitude
-0.214674