Black Horse - Photo Gallery
The following photo gallery celebrates the 200 years that the Black Horse has been a cornerstone of the local community in Stansted. If anyone has any additional relevant images, please let us know. The Society is particularly keen to add photographs of previous landlords and events involving local people.
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Unknown gentleman emerging from the original front door of the pub in the 1920s. Image courtesy of Fairseat Archive
1920s front view from field opposite (where Bretch now stands). Image courtesy of Fairseat Archive
Molly and Cyril Leeves in the public bar in the 1960s. They raised thousands of pounds for Kent Association for the Blind by selling woven baskets and cat baskets made by blind people. Image courtesy of Penny Leeves.
A celebration in the Long Room. Harry Manley across Molly Tucker's lap; Second row - kneeling (LtoR) - Alice Mills (with earrings), Molly Tucker, Mrs Jack Osborne ("Dicker"); Third row - standing - Emily Whatman (behind Molly Tucker) and to right of her in the picture are Cyril Tucker (landlord), Ashley Whatman (at rear), Jack Osborne, unnamed man, Grace Howland, Ted Mills (man in hat) husband of Alice. Image courtesy of Penny Leeves.
Refreshments for 50 people for just over £8 - including a separate licence.
Harry Manley's car. "What 'No Parking' sign?" Image courtesy of Penny Leeves.
The Pub in the 1960s with a red van belonging to Les Maynard who ran the post office in Hatham Green Lane and was a keen cricketer. Image courtesy of Penny Leeves.
A general view of the front of the pub in the 1960s when Fremlins were the landlord. On the left are the windows to the dining room (or long room), front door, public bar and saloon bar. Image courtesy of Fairseat Archive.
Cyril and Molly Tucker with Mrs Edith Gladwish on the right. Edith Gladwish was landlady of the Black horse around the time of WW2. This photograph was taken before Cyril and Molly took over the pub. Image courtesy of Penny Leeves.
A newspaper cutting from January 1987 shows the landlord, Brian Keast, discussing the Sunday Service to be held in the pub with the vicar, David Clark. Image courtesy of Fairseat Archive.
The restaurant in 2019. Image courtesy of Fairseat Archive.
General view of the main bar area in 2013. Image courtesy of Fairseat Archive.
Landlord Ricky Marsh behind the bar in 2019. Image courtesy of Dick Hogbin.