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This was a timber framed building part of which
was built in 15th century. John Chaplin bought a
20-year lease in 1752 and became postmaster for
Wokingham in 1755, for a fee of £ 6 a year.
The pub was used for local business and in
particular for house auctions and sales of timber.
The Rose was also used by the Berkshire deputy
lieutenants for meetings.
When it closed in 1844, it became a drapers and
outfitters shop and later was demolished to make
way for shops.
Next door is: -
21. The Bush Hotel - 37 Market Place, 1701 – 1986.
Now Bush Walk Earlier, from: Wokingham – A Pictorial History / J&R Lea
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