Crocker's Public House

Sometimes referred to as 'Crocker's Folly', it is rumoured to have seen the suicide of its first landlord, Frank Crocker, who is said to have despaired after he realised that the railway terminus he'd been banking on being built opposite was actually going to be sited at Marylebone, a good half a mile away.

Historical records show this story to be apocryphal; in fact Frank Crocker lived to a fine old age and saw the success of both his pub and several other business ventures. The pub with its rich entrance hall saloon and marble-covered counter and bar stands as a testament to his vigour and ambition. Its quality is reflected by its Grade II*-listing.

Sadly, though, this has not been enough to ensure its future and Crocker's, like many other good historic pubs, stands boarded up and disused. Joining with CAMRA (the Campaign for Real Ale) and other campaigners, we hope to see a solution for this truly outstanding pub.