Pub Heritage Earl Of Essex
Greater London East - Manor Park
Two star - A pub interior of very special national historic interest
This pub is currently closed (since 26/01/2012)
Planning permission was granted in December 2018 for alterations to this long-closed pub which would have seen a pub/restaurant use retained on the ground floor with nine flats above - but the work has not been carried out. In the meantime, there has been use of the building by the Council as temporary accommodation.
Listed Status: II
616 Romford RoadManor Park
E12 5AF
Tel: (020) 7478 7400
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UPDATE MAY 2024 Planning approval was granted in December 2018 for alterations to this long-closed pub which would see a pub/restaurant retained on the ground floor with nine flats above - but no work has since been carried out. The building has seen some use by the Council for temporary accommodation.
Edwardian corner pub of 1902 by architects W E Trent and Henry Poston, retaining three distinct areas gathered round a central servery. The large room fronting High Street North is split by a timber and glass screen but originally it would have been further subdivided. The least-altered part is the private bar off Romford Road and although not in pub use retains its fittings, even down to a glazed display cabinet. The large area behind it was probably a billiards room. The original servery fittings include an unusual bar-back with sub-Jacobean detail, built-in clock and mirrored panels. There is also good ceiling decoration, a little etched glass and three very striking fireplaces.
An imposing Edwardian corner pub of 1902 by architects W E Trent and Henry Poston for one Joseph Hill. It is a lavish architectural display with a corner turret and a couple of first floor balconies. Though rather dilapidated, it retains three distinct areas gathered round a central servery. The large room fronting High Street North is split by a timber and glass screen but originally it would have been further subdivided – see the multiple doors from the rather grand, mosaic-floored entrance and the changes in bar counter design.
The least-altered part is the delightful private bar off Romford Road – currently used for storage but retaining its fittings, even down to a glazed display cabinet. Behind comes a large, dark area, probably once a billiard room, with a blocked skylight and deep cornice. The original servery fittings include an unusual bar-back with sub-Jacobean detail, built-in clock and mirrored panels. There is also good ceiling decoration, a little etched glass and three very striking fireplaces. These latter break with the tradition of ornate Victorian or Edwardian work and their clean lines would not be out of place in a building 25 years later.
