The Fox and Hounds, Oxford

So sad, this was a very old pub The Fox and Hounds in the Abingdon Road. Four years ago it was closed and is now owned by Tescos who want to demolish it and turn it into a retail store plus flats and parking. It used to have a preservation order over the door I heard, plus I'm sure the wall in Weirs Lane is a preserved wall even though half of it was taken away! Supposedly the fire was started by squatters. Very questionable. This pub is at the end of my back garden and when the fire was raging I offered to give the police more information on the possible start of the fire, and they never came round or enquired as they said they would....
It is our only "local" that is nearby. Another social amenity and pub gone. Previously used by the Oxford Hash Harriers too. When will they stop closing down these lovely old pubs?
1st July 2010

1 Jul 2010 18:33