Memories of Convivial Evenings at "The Crown," Waterlane

Memories of Convivial Evenings at "The Crown," Waterlane

I well remember my father, Edgar, telling me of the time when the then Landlord, Charlie Ewer, had difficulty in getting his customers to leave, long after "Time" was called.

So in desperation he went outside, found his garden hoe, and used it to slice through the light fitting in the bar, thus putting the whole pub in darkness. Then he suggested that they left!

In my day of frequenting the Crown, the local Bisley P.C. was also a regular customer, in the evenings, he was always in uniform, except for, his tunic and helmet, which we regulars did not take too much notice of. Except for one night, when we can only presume that he had a rather "bad" day, he left dead on closing time and within minutes was back in his complete uniform and ordered everybody OUT as it was gone time!! This was was when Bob and Norah Hawkins were the Landlord, and Landlady.

John Fry

The Pat Carrick Collection