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Bridge Street, PERSHORE, WR10 1AJ

A Grade II listed building. The pub has its own mini-brewery, which currently brews for the pub only. From the outside it looks as if the pub was at one time a coaching inn. There is a beer garden backing onto the attractive River Avon. In the period 2007/2008 it looked as if the pub might close. Application was made to turn it into eight senior citizen flats. The application for change of use was refused by the district council. It went to appeal but in August 2008 the appeal was dismissed. An interesting but sad fact about the Brandy Cask, arises from the Wings for Victory Week held in May 1943, during the Second World War. This was a national fund raising scheme to encourage civilians to save their money in Government savings accounts, such as War Bonds etc. During an air display, a wing of a Wellington bomber came off and fell on the roof of the Brandy Cask, causing damage. But much worse was the fact that all the Wellington's crew of six were killed in this incident. Image Update (November 2016 courtesy of Jeff Gogarty): A further application was made in August 2015 to "Conversion of a public house and manager's accommodation to form eight residential units consisting of seven flats and one dwelling in the courtyard outbuilding." which again was refused but was allowed on appeal in July 2016. As of November 2016 the pub has closed and is undergoing development.

The amusing sign of this popular pub. Image

An old coaching inn. The Victorian exterior hides an earlier timber framed structure, which is believed to date from the 15th century. Today the inn continues its tradition of offering accommodation, as well as excellent meals and drinks to non-residents. There is a very pleasant beer garden overlooking the attractive River Avon. As can be seen from the photo, The Brandy Cask is next door. Image Image

The sign of The Star Inn, which offers accommodation as well as food and drink. Image Image

The large arch on the right at first appeared to be yet another Coaching Inn, but closer investigation showed it to be the entrance to a boat yard.

In November 2014, a Pub Business To Let board is on the wall of the Bridge Street pub. The Brandy Cask http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4537770 is next door.

Bridge Street, Pershore Judge Perrott, retired to Pershore, he restored the weirs and locks of the Avon navigation, thus laying the foundation of the town’s prosperity in the late 18th century. Information from Pershore Civic Society

Bridge Street, Pershore The company is involved in recreational vehicle parks, trailer parks and camping grounds and is situated behind Aundrey's Hat Shop

A fine early 19th century townhouse, with contemporary wrought iron verandah on the first floor. Lovingly kept, like most of the historic buildings in this riverside town.

No 14 was a health club which has closed for good due to the lockdown.