Rushden Research Group: Railway Hotel

The Railway Hotel

Formerly the New Inn


The Railway Hotel - just beyond the little tree. All the cottages to the right of it were pulled down when Stonehurst was built. The cottages to the left of it were pulled down when Duck Street was widened.	The Railway Hotel is left of centre, next to some thatched cottages. The large building to the right is Stonehurst, built later by the brewery as a wine store. In WWI Belgian Refugees were housed there and it was known afterwards as the Belgian house.

Wellingborough News, 27th September 1879, transcribed by Kay Collins

RUSHDEN—LUNCHEONS—On Tuesday, the respected landlord of the Waggon and Horses Inn, entertained his friends to luncheon. The company numbered 140. A very superior luncheon was provided, and, under the presidency of Mr. Pantling, a thoroughly enjoyable afternoon and evening were spent. The vice-chair was filled by Mr. T. Childs. The health of the landlord (Mr. J. Wood) was proposed and drunk with enthusiasm.—On Wednesday, Mr. E. Cox, landlord of the New Inn, provided a similar entertainment for his friends, numbering about a hundred. Mr. Stanton presided, and Mr. E. Clarke officiated as vice-chairman. The National School Band played at intervals during the day. Note: The New Inn was later renamed the Railway Inn

The Railway Hotel - has had several name changes.
Pictured here in 2007 as "Lounge One".