What were Havering's Wetherspoons before they became pubs?
Briefly

Havering's Wetherspoons pubs each offer a glimpse into local history. The Moon and Stars in Romford replaced a clothing boutique and Pizza Hut, originally a Victorian house. It's inspired by George Orwell's imagined ideal pub. J. J. Moon's in Hornchurch derives its name from similar ideals and was once a collection of small shops. Meanwhile, the Colley Rowe Inn in Collier Row has its roots in the region's fifteenth-century charcoal burning industry, evolving from two shops into a welcoming community pub, encapsulating the area's diverse heritage.
The Moon and Stars in Romford, established in 1994, showcases a rich history, transitioning from a Victorian house to a clothing boutique, revealing layers of local heritage.
Likewise, J. J. Moon's in Hornchurch also embraces George Orwell's vision of a perfect pub, distinguished by its historical significance as it shifted from village shops to a pub.
The Colley Rowe Inn in Collier Row, converted from two shops, connects the present with the past, as it flourished in a region historically linked to charcoal burning.
Read at www.romfordrecorder.co.uk
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