Memories

"The Royal Standard" in Widmer End, Bucks.
This used to be my local and although the pub dates back to around 1832, it sadly closed on the 2nd Nov 2010 and is now being sold to be converted into a house.
I have some great memories of this place and life has not been the same since it closed.

[🐓 Patricia Fletcher]

That is such a shame. The same thing has happened to us, our village pub is now an Indian restaurant. Our neighbouring villages pub is now a domestic house. It takes the heart out of a place.

[Michelle]

This is happening in so many places now.. I guess the history will remain as a home.. which is better than converting it to flats..

[Caren]

That is sad, but at least it won't just be a vacant building. What's really sad is that we don't have hardly any pubs here at all. We do have a lot of country and western clubs and sports bars.though :)

[Netkonnexion]

That is a shame. Pubs are just going down and down.

[Rob]

It would have been a great place to hang out!

[Catherine W.]

That's sad but at least you have a nice shot to remember it by!

[Lyn]

AH, how sad this is. . .to lose a lovely local spot like that.

[📸 Bulldog 📷]

Thanks everyone, it was a great shame when it closed but at least the building should stay in some state or form.

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[Linda Torrence]

What beautiful memories you must have. It's sad when our favorite places close down. Nice picture to remember it by.

[Cally]

That was really sad. Now where do we go to get drinks after a match at Widmer End?

[Erica Waterer]

Ok i know where that is - sad

[Alison Hewitt Bailey]

So many pubs closing - that's very sad. At least this one will still be used. I can't remember the name of the pub just outside Prestwood that closed but it was a beautiful flint and brick building (would have loved it to live in if I had the pennies) and it was demolished :'(

[❀ Lynn]

I always liked the sound of 'pubs'. Any book I read gave them such a nice feel. I feel sad that they are closing down so many. Only good thing is that beautiful building will still be used.

[Jane]

Oh bless you... as you know though all good things come to an end... Its amazing how many pubs are now closing down and been turned into homes...♥