Dark red brick public house dated 1896. (1)
Plaque on side chimney has the 'BCI' emblem of the Bestwood Coal and Iron Company. See photo file. (2)
Built in 1896 and is marked 'Institute' on early Twentieth Century Maps. The building is a good example of Late Victorian Architecture by an unknown architect. It probably had its origins as a working mens' club or miners' institute, for which fundraising events were being held in the 1880s. (3)

<1> Gedling Borough Council, 1991, Gedling's Heritage, p 31 (Published document). SNT1552.

<2> White J, 2003, Pers Comm (Personal comment). SNT1626.

<3> Chris Matthews, 2022, Model Villages of the Nottinghamshire Coalfield (Published document). SNT5309.