Three Tuns Public House,Wroughton,Swindon 2011.
Built in early Victorian times,Arkell’s bought the pub, which is on the main road into Wroughton from Swindon, in 1889 when it had a brewhouse, stables, coach house, shed, piggeries, out-buildings, yard, garden and half an acre of orchards.Closed 2010.November 3rd 2013,the old pub has now been aquired by Morrisons who plan to convert it to a small shop with 6 flats above available to rent.
Following the pubs closure,I used to keep an eye out for break-ins and decided to start filming the demise of the 3Tuns.
I took these shots during the winter of 2010/11
Poor old pub looked quite sad really
Must confess as to not actually using the pub since I have lived nearby due to it`s reputation for having trouble with local lads.
We went to a gig to see Odey and the Beebobs but left after a few tracks due to a rowdy crowd.
The Listed stable block.
Stable block left,main Barrel Bar to the right.
Viewed from the car park
Frontage
Hope the new owners keep these old signs
Taken from across the road.
This has since been hacked out and stolen
Rear view
Soon after closure,this smoking shed was pinched.
One sunday,I took a look round the back and saw a board was pulled off...cue.Stu n camera taking a look
The bar had been sold to Swindon FC so I am told
Lounge fire place
Some of the bar kit has been pulled out ready for being taken
Lounge
Leftover bar
Kitchens
More kitchens
Lounge
Someone has dragged the dishwasher into the bar..pikeys!