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History...
The Punch Bowl Public House has been the centre of village life for over 250 years.
It was built for GEORGE HODGKINSON in 1754 who was a Farmer and Inn Keeper - hence the "G.H. 1754" mark.
When the only drinking water in the village was from underground wells & pumps The Punch Bowl had one of only 4.
On Derby Market Days herds of cows and flocks of sheep were driven on foot through the village and the animals were turned into the Punch Bowl yard whilst the drivers quenched their thirst.
Photographs and history kindly provided by www.mapperleyhistory.com/
--- A view looking up from St. Wilfred's Church corner
--- The Mark on the side of the building showing it was built for GEORGE HODGKINSON, a local farmer and Inn Keeper in 1754
--- A view down toward St Wilfred's Church - Clearly showing various builds that made way for The Dales shopping area
--- A view of the many exposed beams in the barn building leading to our patio, garden & play area
--- A second view down toward St Wilfred's Church - Again showing various buildings that made way for The Dales shopping area
--- An interesting picture showing windows into the roof area and a walled storage area