public houses

Spotted Dog, Oil on Canvas

Painting by H. Smart 1903

The Spotted Dog Inn, it is the only ancient building to have survived in Forest Gate. It is a timber framed building from the 16th century or earlier. It has been much restored and altered over the years and has been neglected and is not in use at the moment.

Part of Newham Heritage & Archives collection

Swan Hotel, Stratford Broadway

Early 20th Century view, showing the frontage at the corner with West Ham Lane. The pub has ornate iron balustrading at first floor level. Compare with other views on this site. The two women with the perambulator appear to be keeping a wary eye on the approaching tram.

Dock Road c1900

This view, looking northwards, shows Dock Road at the junction of Tidal Basin Road. The Stratford to North Woolwich railway line and the perimeter wall of the Thames Iron Works are to the left. The Clarendon Hotel which dates back to 1867 can be seen to the right of the photo.

Spotted Dog.

The rear of the " Spotted Dog" public house, Upton Lane, Forest Gate.

Henley Arms Public House

The Henley Arms pub stood at 268 Albert Road at the junction with Fernhill Street.

Spotted Dog, facing South.

The Spotted Dog Inn is the only ancient building to have survived in Forest Gate. It is a timber framed building from the 16th century or earlier. It has been much restored and altered over the years and has been neglected and is not in use at the moment. This old photo was taken when it was in good condition. You will see lots of overhead tram lines in front of the building.

Black Lion, rear.

This is an old established pub which popular legend connects with Dick Turpin. It certainly existed before 1742 and was either refaced or rebuilt in 1875.

Rear of Black Lion pub Plaistow.

This is an old established pub which popular legend connects with Dick Turpin. It certainly existed before 1742 and was either refaced or rebuilt in 1875.

Spotted Dog

The Spotted Dog Inn, Upton Lane. It is the only ancient building to have survived in Forest Gate. It is a timber framed building from the 16th century or earlier. It has been much restored and altered over the years and has been neglected and is not in use at the moment. This early photo shows the tea garden and cricket ground entrance to the left.

Boleyn Public House

Boleyn Tavern on the corner of Barking Road and Green Street, with a No2 tram to Stratford passing.