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Beehive Hotel, late 1960s
Janet McNamara sent this photo and a couple of newspaper cuttings about the Beehive Hotel, on the corner of Half Acre at 227 High Street. The tower block visible in the background is the new police station, which opened in July 1967.She noted 'Ladies of middle and upper classes able to go there for luncheon' and it reopened after rebuilding on July 15th 1907.
Lunches were served 12.30 to 2.30 and they also served dinners and teas.
The Doulton tiles on the outside are still in good condition.
One cutting notes: 'One of the greatest improvements ever made in Brentford is the widening of the Half Acre by the rebuilding of the Bee Hive Hotel. The extension of the building presents a fine appearance, but it is necessary to view the interior and taste the fare provided to satisfy yourself that the Beehive is the leading hotel of the old county town.'
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More about this area of the High Street and links to other photos of the Beehive. |
Published January 2013