The Bow and Arrow pub, located at the corner of Briar Road and Straight Road, opened in October 1964 and is noted as the last pub built in Harold Hill. Despite its modern opening, its name is a nod to the eleventh century, connecting it to the area’s royal and historical background. The pub faced initial opposition from locals wanting homes instead, yet opened with complimentary drinks offered by Whitbread. The closure of the Bow and Arrow in 1997 led to another wave of petitions when McDonald's announced its transformation into a fast-food outlet.
The Bow and Arrow pub, the last built in Harold Hill in 1964, was replaced by a McDonald's after a controversial closure in 1997.
The name 'Bow and Arrow' harkens back to the medieval eleventh century, linking the pub to the area’s historical ties with the Crown.
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