The Swan (also known as the White Swan) opened in 1833.
This pub was located on the south eastern side of Emsworth Square, but it is no longer there. It was identified by a sign of a White Swan that can be seen in the middle background of the painting above, and was described as a beer house, with stabling for up to seven horses.
Did you know?
In 1891, the publican was also a farmer and it was not uncommon for pub owners to have several jobs in the community, in order to pay the bills.
In the centre of The Square was the village stocks, to provide a warning against drunkenness and other offences and giving amusement and target-practice for other residents. An example of a village stocks is shown below.
Did you know?
The last person put in Emsworth stocks was John Harris, a shoe maker who had a drop too much one night. He was made to sit in the stocks with a hangover for six hours on a scorching June day in 1830!
- See the details for the Black Dog pub also on Emsworth Square – click here
- For more heritage visit the Emsworth museum – click here