Felbridge pub history index
The Star is first recorded in 1794, and on the Surrey and Sussex borders. Felbridge & District History Group
Directory of Pubs in the UK, historical public houses, Taverns, Inns, Beer Houses and Hotels in Surrey.
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In 1824, William Finch left the Star Inn and the licence was taken over by Thomas Saunders who remained there until his death in 1852, when his wife, Jane took over the licence, leaving before 1865.
George Worsell is landlord of the Star Inn by September 1865, Tunbridge Wells Weekly Express. He was baptised in Burstow on 23rd April 1826 to William and Jane Borsall, Farmers. He had married Caroline Wren in 1857, when they were both of full age, at Blindley Heath. In his will, he leaves under £300 to his wife, Caroline.
In 1871 at the Star Inn Public House, Godstone, Surrey,
George Worsell, Inn keeper aged 45 and born in Burstow, Surrey
Caroline Worsell, Wife aged 45 and born in Horne, Surrey
Arthur Worsell, Son aged 11 and born in Godstone, Surrey
John Hollands, Ostler aged 44 and born in Horne, Surrey
Emma Smith, General Servant aged 19 and born in Lingfield, Surrey
John Groves, Lodger, Sawyer aged 47 and born in Godstone, Surrey
John Creasy, Lodger, Labourer aged 51 and born in East Grinstead, Sussex
William Baker, Visitor, Shepherd aged 51 and born in Lydd, Kent
Francis Wood, Visitor, Labourer aged 50 and born in Lydd, Kent
Charles Finn, Visitor, Ganger aged 28 and born in Lydd, Kent
James Rolfe, Visitor, Ganger aged 28 and born in Lydd, Kent
1876, George Worsell is buried in the parish of Felbridge on November 11th 1876, and aged 50.
In In 1881, Jessie Garman was at the Drummond Arms, Woodbridge Road, Stoke Next Guildford
1891, Star, Jesse Garman, Felbridge, East Grinstead.. Kelly’s Directory
In 1891 at the Star Inn Felbridge, New Chapel Common, Godstone
Jessie Garman, Inn keeper aged 59 and born in Dorking, Surrey
Elizabeth Garman, Wife aged 62 and born in Leigh, Surrey
William Buckland, Lodger, Agricultural labourer aged 36 and born in Horne, Surrey
1904 - 1909, John Sprules, The Star, Felbridge, East Grinstead .. electotal register
Hastings and Bexhill Independent. 07 March 1912
Application by John Frederick Barnes, licensee of the Star Inn Felbridge for alteration of the license.
Conditions of the present license closed the house at 9pm, with no Sunday license. Some time since, it has been found to be inconvenient that the only place to purchase a drink closes so early, and an ectension is applied to 10pm weekdays, and as a six day license only. Granted.
1918, Edward William Barnes, Star, Felbridge .. Kelly’s Directory
In 1921 at the Star Inn Felbridge, East Grinstead
E W Barnes, Licenced Victualler aged 63 years 11 months and born in Surrey
Mary Annie Barnes, Wife, Home Duties aged 61 years 6 months and born in Buckland St Mary, Somerset
E W Barnes, Grandson aged 17 and born in Surrey
Ivy Barnes, Granddaughter aged 16 years 6 months and born in Surrey
Cissie Barnes, Niece aged 16 years 5 months and born in Wood Green, London
Annie Chapman, Maid aged 45 and born in Blindley Heath, Surrey
Mary Ann Nipper, Visitor, Widow aged 73 and born in Wiltshire
1922, Edward William Barnes of the Star Inn Felbridge Surrey died 25 April 1922 Probate London to Mary Ann Barnes widow. Effects £655 4s 3d.
1937, Star, Edwin Giles & Ernest Rimshaw, Felbridge, East Grinstead (Sussex) .. Kellys Directory
Crawley News. 17 November 1999
Helen and Trevor Garniss, as the newly appointed managers of the Star Inn Felbridge Surrey are committed to providing their customers with both quality of service and product.
Being the only Public House in Felbridge, they see it as their duty to offer a focal point to the village and give the locals a warm and friendly environment to meet and eat in.
With a refurbished kitchen area and providing extra facilities, and many other improvements, including a better heating system.
Th childrens facilities are baing added to, including a pets corner is expected to be added.
The Star Inn, London Road, Felbridge (01342) 323239
2018, Star Inn, London Road, Felbridge RH19 2QR