It is party time again at the Nag’s Head

The building has now been converted into apartments but it is best known for the music gigs that were held in the large room on the first floor in 60s/70s/and 80s.

Many up-and-coming bands played there.

However, as explained in the main Nostalgia article, the Nag’s Head has a long and interesting history.

First licensed as a “beerhouse” in 1842, for over 150 years it played a big part in the social life of the town.

We show here pictures illustrating this in the 1950s.

Members, some holding their trophies, of the High Wycombe Cycling Club at the club’s annual dinner held at the Nag’s Head, January 1953:

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A Golden Wedding Anniversary party at the Nag’s Head for Mr and Mrs James Vere was attended by their family and friends, December 1953:

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Here we see the front of the Nag’s Head and the alleyway along the western side of the building, where the entrance door to the function room on the first floor can be seen about half-way along:

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A close-up view of the ornate feature above the front entrance to the Nag’s Head pub:

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A 21st birthday celebration is about to get underway at the Nag’s Head, April 1955:

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