The Corner Shop
This tiny shop was on the corner of George Street and the High Street. It is now a private residence. The door has now been replaced by a window. Standing near
The Bell Inn
One of oldest pubs in Bisley, it was built after the village got its market charter in 1687. It was hoped that the market would bring business to the Inn
Stancombe
Stancombe is a small hamlet about a mile west of Bisley. The Old Toll House The toll house was built in 1823 when the turnpikes were introduced to finance the improved roads.
The Stirrup Cup
The Stirrup Cup Inn is located in New Inn Square opposite the War Memorial . It was formerly called The New Inn and the name was changed in 19XX. Bisley’s Pubs
The George Inn
The Village Stores, formerly the George Inn The George Stores, situated in the High Street opposite George Street, was formerly The George Inn. The 17th century building has a large arched
The Bear Inn
The following was mostly transcribed from an old handwritten notice hanging in the bar: The sign of the bear is an old one in Bisley. In 1639 the Bear Inn was
The Bisley Boy
The legend suggests that when the future Queen Elisabeth I visited her manor in Bisley, she fell ill and died. Fearing the wrath of Henry VIII, the residents substituted a
Bisley Market and Fairs
Sir Robert Atkyns, the lord of the manor, obtained a royal grant for a Thursday market and fairs on 23 April and 1 November in 1687. He sold his rights
Bisley Lock-up
Bisley Lock-up One of the two cells Lock ups held persons overnight who, in general, had committed minor offences whilst awaiting release or commitment to the House of Correction. The pictures show
Arts and Crafts
Research into local arts and craft personalities and examples of their