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MAYFLOWER INN
The Mayflower Inn was the first licensed premises to be erected on the new housing estates to the north of Plymouth. It was situated on the corner of Lakeside Drive and West Malling Avenue. [1] It was designed by Plymouth architects, Messrs Evans and Sloggett, and constructed by Messrs J W Spencer Ltd. The Mayflower Inn was opened on Monday December 30th 1957 by Mr T H Ford, chairman of Messrs Starkey, Knight & Ford Ltd, in whose colours of black and white it was decorated, and blessed by the reverend John W G Molland, honorary chaplain to the Plymouth Branch of the Licensed Victuallers' Association. [1] The landlord when it opened was Mr Joseph Satterthwaite, formerly landlord of the Castle Inn, in Union Street. [1][2]
Designed in the shape of a crescent, the Mayflower had
a lounge and public bars, as well as an off-licence counter. Outside,
overlooking the large car park, were terraces with pleasant views across the
River Tamar. On the first floor was a large, four-bedroom flat for the
landlord. The public bar had oak beams and panelling, resembling the
interior of an old sailing ship, as well as a massive granite fireplace.
The counter was faced with irregular oak panels on which were engraved line
drawings of the "Mayflower". The lounge bar was decorated in a more
modern style, with one wall covered with a bold wallpaper in contrast to the
remaining plain walls. [2] Sources:
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